Love letter from my future

Today I got one of the best phone calls I think I've received in years.  I was accepted into the Communications Graduate Program at Virginia Tech. Even better than that, I was offered the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant which means I'll be teaching Public Speaking courses in return for a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend! I can hardly contain my excitement when I type this. I'll have to double check for typos. Part of me hasn't even realized this is true!

While I'm still waiting to hear from other schools, I'm so relieved to know that I have a great opportunity already for the fall and I don't need to worry too much over the next few weeks. Tech hadn't really been my top choice, but not because of the program. I had been really excited to move to a new, big city and do some exploring, but I think taking it one step at a time would do me some good, too. I can explore Blacksburg, make some money and find some awesome internships for the summers in between! Maybe in one of those big cities. :)

If you want to read about the program and what I *might* be doing (I haven't committed yet) here's a link to the site. While it's a general Communications program (compared to other PR & Advertising programs) there are some great classes pertaining to my career goals and many other interesting things I would love to take advantage of over the next few years.  Plus, teaching  (yes I said teaching!) public speaking will provide me with SO much extra experience and some skills that I wouldn't get in other programs around the country. I've taken that class here at Roanoke and know that it is one of those that has really taught me something. While it was hard and even scary at times, I am a much better speaker for it, and normal, everyday class presentations and speeches are no longer intimidating.  I hope I get the chance to make that impact on some young Hokies!

I'll keep you all posted on any news that comes about my future. Thank you all for your support and love as it has gotten me this close to graduation and what is sure to be an exciting future, no matter where I go.

Coming up next week is my trip to New Orleans to present my critical essay at the Sigma Tau International Convention. I will be blogging and snapping lots of pictures of the event and the city. I hope you have a great week!