Into the Athens Groove

Although I still don't have everything I need quite yet (pots and pans, hangers, etc.), I have successfully made the transfer back to Athens for my last semester of university. The first day of classes was yesterday. Luckily for me, I only had one, my advertising capstone. After we were introduced to the syllabus, our professor told us a bit about her background. Before coming to UGA to serve as an associate professor, she worked in the advertising field for the better part of a decade. For a few minutes, she opened the floor for us to talk about our dreams, goals, and ideal places to work.

Just as you may have guessed, I was the first to speak up. I shared my desire to work in a fascinating and lively city, and that I didn't care too much about the salary as long as I could live on it (and save a bit, mind you). I also said that I was intent on working in the communications field. I've seen far too many a student spend years studying Real Estate or Public Relations only to end up working as a waitress in a ski resort in Colorado or a four star hotel in New York City. I'm not knocking them - a job is a job - but it's important that I find a place where I will grow professionally. I'm really all about the growth these days. The money wouldn't hurt either, but I'm confident that will come.

Speaking of money - ouch. $100 on a bed, $25 on a desk (thanks Craig's List), plus $125 in groceries and $75 in truck rental fees (to move in) = me returning to broke undergraduate status. Funnily enough, I'm not TOO worried. We'll see where I end up in four months. I just hope wherever I end up tosses a few dollars my way.

Interesting link - I actually caught Oprah on TV yesterday, and guess who was the guest? None other than my favorite financial expert, Suze Orman. Turns out she is offering a free download of her latest book, Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan, free at Oprah's website. Click the link to check it out!