By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor
Soon-to-be Graduate Kelly Cacciolfi
June 14, 2016 changed the direction of my life forever. I thought for the worst because I felt so defeated. I no longer was going to go to work everyday at my dream job. Little did I know then, the amount of sheer determination that was about to hit me. I began looking into getting my college degree or certificate. I had no idea where to begin, which, led me through the doors of MWCC on a Fast Start day and before I knew it, I was sitting with Professor Sue Goldstein and began to plan out my future as a full time non-traditional student.
Today, I prepare to walk across the stage in May with my Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Communication and a Public Relations Certificate but, will be done officially in December. I would not be here without my advisor, professors, librarians, the administration, or my peers. I would like to take the time to say thank you for helping me regain my sovereignty.
Michelle Contey, my advisor was absolutely amazing with all the guidance and patience during my time here. Without her direction and resolve to making sure I could take the right classes and even getting a waiver when necessary, I would not be here. I thank you!
To all my professors, I cannot even to begin to express the amount of knowledge I will be taking with me onto my next journey. The list of names would be too long to write you all in. But I am leaving with 66 credits and that’s a lot of professors. My professors helped me find my voice, regain my confidence, start to think more critically and they all had patience with me because I graduated from high school 25 years ago. I will receive my degree as a transformed woman. I have found myself here at the Mount, and I thank you!
The library staff is an amazing resource for those who attend the Mount. They helped me learn to research again and use the library system; they ordered so many books for me, and they are so encouraging with any and all research work. What a incredible staff we have that helps students and professors daily with any library needs. I thank you!
To the administration, I thank you for I would not have had such a successful time here at the Mount without those working so hard to make our College the best it can be. Also, with taking two Journalism courses, this has led me to meet so many of you and I am thankful to have had that opportunity. I thank you!
To my peers, we are doing it! I will miss so many of you. Having the chance to sit in classes with all different age groups showed me how to be more open minded and to really listen to everyone’s thoughts. I thank you!
So, as I walk across the stage and receive my Associates in Liberal Arts and Communications and my Certificate in Public Relations, I will be leaving a transformed women. A woman who is no longer defeated but one who has her sovereignty.
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