Ready.
Birds may fly South for winter, but it’s about to become quite clear that Ducks are a unique breed. Ducks, unlike other birds, actually fly East for spring. Well, at least 100 or so do. It is an honor to be one of the Ducks that gets a chance to go to New York next week. It is an honor to be a part of a program with the vast reach that the UO SOJC has.
I believe I can safely speak on behalf of my fellow students and say that we are feeling excited and a little nervous, but most of all, ready. Ready for big opportunities. Ready for new avenues. Ready to flock to the far reaches of the world and make an impact. No matter one’s nerves, there’s no denying that what this next week will bring is excitement. We are ready for any challenges. We are ready for all the networking, handshakes, and rapid-absorption of information about to take place.
Don’t underestimate our passion and energy. Or do, and just be prepared to be amazed. We are ready. We are Ducks.
Andrew Greenblatt. 5.2.17
Big City Bright Lights
I have never been to New York, but I have always seen it as the big city with the bright lights. The place where the BIG business takes place. The birth place of hip-hop and cultural epicenter of the world. So many thoughts running through my mind, so much curiosity, so much excitement. A long way away from Vallejo, Ca thats for sure. CC Sabathia my hometown hero now calls it home so how bad can it be? Ever since he signed that contract, I have always wanted the chance to network with business minded individuals in New York. The opportunity has presented itself and I couldn’t be more excited.
-Isaiah Patton