Spring/Summer 2013 Newsletter Extended: Editorial
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EDITORIAL: LOOKING FORWARD
By Anthonia Edgren (RPTA '13), Editor, The Report
I came to Cal Poly with the intention of graduating in 3 years and keeping it all work and no play. That didn’t happen, that’s for sure. The best advice and criticism about this intention came from none other than Professor Moyer, who told me to, “Slow down, What’s the rush?” And she was right. These four years alone have passed like the blink of an eye, and I can’t imagine being at Cal Poly for even less time. Like most people will say, these past four years have been the best of my life. I was part of an outstanding department, had tons of hands on learning, met amazing people, got involved with the university, and had experiences I would have never had without RPTA. For those who have yet to graduate, enjoy the time you have here. Make it YOUR college experience and explore your interests and passions. Live it up. To the graduates, the second best piece of advice I received also came from Professor Moyer. I went into her office panicking about the unknown (aka "my professional life"). She told me, “Don’t look back” (Much like the framed picture sitting in her office). “Make a decision and move forward. Take this time to invest in you and find out what you want and what you want to do. Then make a decision and don’t worry about what is no longer a possibility.”
My time at Cal Poly and with the RPTA department has prepared me for both the real and professional world, and I look forward to what the future brings. Thank you to the faculty for always providing students and myself with advice and guidance, for preparing us for the professional world and for giving us opportunities to challenge ourselves through Learn by Doing. To the Class of 2013, best wishes and may you be successful in all that you do and find happiness wherever you go.
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