Last week, I felt like I was riding an emotional roller coaster that I just couldn't get off of. School is in full swing with assignments, papers, quizzes, and exams looming on the horizon. Graduation announcements are being sent to my house and reminders to fill out graduation applications are filling my inbox. One of the biggest requirements standing between me and graduation is an internship.
So, let me tell you about my week.
Friday.
My week is almost over, but I have an interview with what I think is going to be my golden opportunity. The interview went great and the next morning, I receive great news that I have been offered the position. Awesome! Let's celebrate.
Monday.
It's my first day on the job. I'm learning so much already and I can't wait to call my mom and tell her all about it. I can't wait to get back into the office on Wednesday to work even more!
Wednesday.
I get to work in the morning and everything is going great. I go to lunch and come back, where my supervisors have told me we need to have a talk. "Due to unprecedented security measures, we have to revoke your offer."
I pack up my things and leave and start worrying. The last day to register for an internship is tomorrow. How will I find something else in one day? If I don't get another opportunity, I might not graduate with the degrees I am after.
Wednesday afternoon.
Bleep. An email from a professor asking me to come talk to him about a research opportunity. I run into his office, almost in tears, from just having left my first encounter with being "let go" from a position.
I sit down and he tells me, "I am going to down to Florida to do some research on undecided voters. It'll be covered by a national news programming networking. Are you in?" YES! I am so in, let's do it.
Thursday.
I jump on the phones and start calling everyone I have been advised to call. I'm sending frantic emails, practically begging someone to give me a job. I've done all I can and am now waiting for a reply.
Friday.
I get the call back! I have been offered an incredible position to work remotely from my home. I will be writing, building web pages, attending events, and promoting change; all things I have always wanted to do!
This experience has been one for the books. It has taught me to never settle and to apply myself to anything I want to achieve. I have learned to take bad news and use it as my motivator to accomplish great things. But, most of all, I have acted out the old saying, "When one door closes, another one opens." The next time you feel like the world is against you, repeat the saying, and remember that you're going to be all right.
