One of my biggest take aways from this trip was just how many UO alums are working in agencies in New York. It was inspiring to see so many people who were in the same place I was just a year or two ago having successful lives in the city. Experiencing this was both motivating to keep pushing and a good reminder that we have an amazing program that sets you up for success in the real world. On the other hand seeing so many thriving young professionals was a bit daunting and getting to the place I want to be still feels incredibly out of reach for me. While I had some discouraging moments on this trip, overall I was so excited to see the possibilities in the industry even just a year out of college.

Devin Roux