3 Things I’ll Miss about Goizueta after Graduation
As I sit down to write this, there are less than 50 days until graduation. My cap and gown have arrived in the mail, senior celebrations are penciled into my calendar, and many Emory experiences have been and will continue to be my last.
There’s only one word I would use to describe my impending graduation: bittersweet. I am excited by life after college, because I, like many other postgrads, will be moving to New York to begin my career. Still, there are many things I will miss, too many to name them all, in fact. And so, I offer you the three things I will miss most about Goizueta Business School.
Clubs at Goizueta
Since my first semester at Emory University, I’ve been involved with Emory Impact Investing Group (EIIG) and Consult Your Community (CYC). I joined these clubs to pursue my interest in business and social impact, and through them, I’ve supported seven Black-owned businesses and made a tangible impact on the Atlanta community. These experiences ignited my desire to pursue socially impactful work in my future career.
Still, I never imagined how personally impactful these clubs would be. I owe many of my closest friendships to CYC and EIIG, having bonded through countless hours spent reviewing new member applications, meeting with entrepreneurs, and delivering impactful work in support of our mission. These relationships are what I will remember and miss most after college.
Goizueta Classes and Professors
While it’s important that I remember the content of my coursework for my future career, I think my professors stand out even more. Though so many have been great, I really want to recognize Professors John Kim, Allison Burdette, and Marina Cooley. Their dedication to teaching students is palpable, from Professor Kim’s strategy quote pencils to Professor Burdette’s BLaw mnemonic dances to Professor Cooley’s storytelling in lectures.
The Goizueta Community
Goizueta’s community stands out to me in particular this year, because I’ve seen it from a new perspective. As a student, I benefited so much from the support of the staff, faculty, professor, and even my peers. But this year, working in the Pre-BBA office, I’ve seen firsthand how much effort is put into supporting students and fostering community. For example, I always appreciated events like KEGS (Keeping Everyone at Goizueta Social) because they fostered connections with Goizueta community members I wouldn’t otherwise see–and the free food, too! This year, I’ve seen how much time and work Krystle Arnold in the BBA program office puts into making KEGS a success. The same goes for career advising. Nikki Smith helped me figure out what to do the summer after my freshman year, and now, helping her with events as a senior, I know how much she cares about a student’s professional success and their overall well-being in the career search process.
Goizueta’s community is incredibly supportive, and I know it’s played a key part in my time here at Emory.
I am so sad to be saying goodbye to Emory because there are so many things to miss, but I also know it is a great problem to have. As I venture beyond college, I’m both proud and excited to as a Goizueta alum, and I can’t wait to stay engaged with the community in the future.
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