This past week, it has been my last week of undergraduate classes and this also means that it was my last class involving the dogs as well. It hasn't really hit me yet, I mean I kind of realized it today. It just hasn't sunk in yet that I am leaving River Falls and the family I have built up here at the end of the summer. Next September, I won't be walking into Ag Sci and seeing all of my friends around; instead, I'll be walking around Madison trying to find my classes and making new friends. I am so sad that I have to leave all the friends that I have made at River Falls. I am so happy and proud of the progress that I have made by being in this program. I was someone who always studied and never took time for myself or to do fun things. Last year in the program, I was still trying to be perfect in the program and get high grades in school. This past year, I learned the importance of a balance between school, work, me time, and friend time. I'm still not perfect at it, but I have made so much progress this past year and especially this semester. I know that training isn't always going to be perfect and it's okay not to know everything and say "I don't know," but still try to figure it out but being okay if I don't. This program has made me a stronger person in so many ways and has helped me to expand my circle of friends, I don't know where I would be without it. I have met great people that I wouldn't have otherwise and have had great opportunities present themselves because of it. This internship has changed my life for the better and I wouldn't change it for the world.
In case you're curious, for every good photo that I post on here, there's about 5 others that look like these two.
Hint: always carry a squeaker with you to get the dog's attention and don't be afraid to act like a fool behind the camera.
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Dana LaFontsee
5/11/2019 06:09:25 pm
Wow, Allie! Congrats! You should be so proud of all you have accomplished! And how wonderful that you built such close relationships at RF. Three of my closest friends to this day were my roommates in college! Despite distance any busy lives, you CAN stay in touch and keep those friendships going! I’m sure many more adventures and new friends await you in Madison (plus, it is an awesome town!). There is much that you have to look forward to! Wish you were going to be home this summer because the llamas miss you, but as always, you can visit them any time you are home. ❤️
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