I am less than three weeks away from my graduation from American University. I'll admit that I'm a mix of emotions--from excitment, to fear, to the realization that this is the last time I will do this or that. I was in an elevator the other day and I suddenly realized that soon I'll never step foot in that elevator; I easily recalled the many memories from it. It's a scary feeling to leave behind something that was such a strong part of your life for four years.
But as I leave American University, I have a new beginning. I'm going to start in the Fall as a graduate student at Ryerson University. That's in Toronto, Canada for your information. I'll be spending a year there and a year in my hometown of Rochester, NY studying photographic preservation and collections management. And as I move north of the US and Washington, DC I want to share with everyone my adventures and trials from Toronto.
I haven't been to Toronto for more than a day since I was six and I want the chance to maybe change everyone's minds about Canada--I want to prove to all those "hosers" or non-believers out there that Canada has a rich and exciting culture all it's own. I also promise to include photographs to enhance the experience--I am a photographer, after all.
So stay tuned, I'll be visiting Ryerson University this summer, finding housing, getting my schedule and come September I promise to share all of my stories with you. I thank American University, Washington DC and everyone I have meet here for an incredible four years filled with ups and downs and I hope that Ryerson University and Canada bring another two memorable years.
"Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee"
