Networking Event.

To finish off the first day of Orange Connection, we participated in a networking event at a local alumni's home. At the event, I was introduced to my professional host (John) and his wife. It was wonderful to put a face with a name and to get rid of some of my nerves about job shadowing. I was amazed how easy to was to talk to the alumni. They seemed so interested in my education and field of study. I spoke to a man that had his own insurance business for half an hour, comparing and contrasting our Wartburg experience. It was really interesting to see how similar our time at Wartburg has been. We both went to class in many of the same buildings or may have even lived in the same building. We both participated in Outfly and have cheered on the knights.

When I first chose to attend Wartburg, I never knew how powerful my time at Wartburg would be. I never really expected that. I was just looking for a place to get through my studies and move on with life, but now that I have met many alumni through the Orange Connection experience and through my job in the alumni office, I know that I will be a knight forever. It's in my blood.