it is finished.

We. are. finally. done.

That's pretty much all I can say (except I have to say more because this is supposed to be a reflection). So what I can say is that I learned quite a bit this semester. Really.

I remember when I was younger. My grandma was a second teacher at the same school I went to and everyday I would walk over to her office at three. One year, she and a couple other ladies were in charge of writing a grant. I don't what it was for or who it was through, but I remember they were seriously stressed. + my junior high self was intimidated. Just the word grant seemed terrifying. So much work. So many technical issues. So much stress. So when I waled into Writing for Change and realized we were going to actually be writing a grant, I kind of wanted to cry.

But I made it through. And here I am on the other side.

I think the thing that interested me most was all of the branding that goes into any aspect or planning that takes place. Whether you are planning a fundraiser or writing a grant or seeking out media attention for your efforts, you must think about how you typically brand yourself and how you want to portray your branding in a specific situation. This understanding is something that businesses of all types have to be aware of so I think it's definitely something I can apply.

I love applicable learning. I'm a nerd. Or maybe just really practical.

I am going to start rambling now. So, to all my fellow classmates, congratulations. And have a wonderful summer.