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| Nicole Fielder ('19) |
At
the end of my senior year of high school, I wrote my graduation speech as a
letter of resignation. Now as a senior in college, it only feels appropriate to
write my final blog looking forward to my next role – as an application for Adulthood.
March 26, 2019
Addressed to:
The Powers That Be
℅ My Future Employer
To
Whom It May Concern,
My name is Nicole Fielder, and I am writing to express my
interest in a position as an Adult. I am a soon-to-be graduate of the
University of Louisville with degrees in Political Science and Economics. While
I understand a college degree does not necessarily qualify me for Adulthood, I
have heard about this incredible opportunity since I was young, and I believe I
now have the experience and skills to fill such a position.
In my time at UofL, I have served in quite a few roles –
all ones that feel small upon reflection now. The most rewarding aspect of my
tenure has been my work ensuring that students are empowered to be civically
engaged. I have grown in the aspects that college advertises: critical
thinking, time management, communication, travel, and professional development.
However, I am more grateful for the growth I could have never expected:
big-picture thinking, friendship management, advocacy, community investment,
and development of my concept of self. I have read much and listened too little,
but I have taken notes even when I didn’t have to. I am still growing in many
ways – the current project is purposeful empathy – but I am excited about getting
to put all these skills to use. This position as an Adult will build on my past
experiences while also furnishing new skills and a fresh understanding of the
world.
If
you would like to contact me, please do so at nicole.fielder@louisville.edu.
I look forward to connecting. Thank you for your consideration.
With gratitude,
Nicole Fielder
Nicole Fielder, of Nicholasville, KY, is a senior McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville, where she studies Political Science and Economics. She is a UofL Honors Scholar and was named UofL's Outstanding Sophomore. She is also a Henry Vogt Scholar and earned the "Outstanding Policy Brief" distinction for her work with UofL's Task Force Freshmen.