With one academic year left in my undergraduate degree program, I decided to attend one of the Infomation School's information sessions for the University of Washington's Master of Library and Information Science program.
At that information session, I learned what I already hoped was true: that library science wasn't just about books, that at the iSchool, technology and theory would be taught in addition to practical coursework, and that the program was the right place to combine my background fluency in C# and French into a career I could love.
While at the Information School, I participated in a wide variety of activities and projects. I volunteered in Suzzallo Library's Special Collection department, became an Emergency Librarian, and worked with Student Services to plan, organize, and implement a student-led orientation program. As a Graduate Assistant, I worked with faculty, staff, and my fellow GAs on such projects as GA training, website development, and research projects.
At our school's convocation, I had the great pleasure and honor to share the 21st Century Award (awarded by the graduating MLIS students) with my colleague, Andrew Szydlowski. I also received the Ruth Worden Award for Student Excellence in Library and Information Science, which is awarded by the Information School's faculty.