This weekend, I will be moving to Blacksburg, Virginia to begin my Ph.D. in Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, with a focus on program evaluation at Virginia Tech. I will be moving 360 miles away with my daughter and great-uncle. I am looking forward to several events of my first week there, including the graduate student orientation, my departmental orientation, and a minority student luncheon. I am worried about not having childcare for my daughter, but hopefully she is able to attend our local elementary school through Virginia's Preschool Initiative. Although my daughter's father won't be joining us, I am confident that Uncle will provide much support, as he has throughout my life. As I begin my doctoral studies at Virginia Tech, I will technically remain a student at the University of Delaware, until my Master's degree in Human Development & Family Studies is conferred. Hopefully, I am able to thrive as I manage the requirements of graduate studies in both programs, my new research assistantship, and my family. There is much change ahead and I am up for the challenge!
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June 2020
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