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<\/p>\nYou may have noticed her (usually wearing a shade of pink) either in a class or hard at work in the University. The engaging executive assistant (finance and administration), Joey Grace, is working toward a Bachelor of Arts, taking classes at the U of L while working full time.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was always my dream to have a degree. However, when I was 17 life happened so I didn’t get my chance. Over the next several years, I remembered the saying, ‘When you have a dream, hold onto it and never let it go.’ Then, I got a job here at the University and 10 years ago I started taking classes. I hope to graduate in the spring of 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences and a religious studies minor. Taking these classes has opened up the world for me. I find myself thinking about things I wouldn\u2019t usually, and noticing things in the world around me because I learned about them in class.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll be great to graduate and know that I have fulfilled my dream. It also means I\u2019ll have more time for other things like hiking, biking, and working in my yard. However, as soon as I finish crossing the stage, I\u2019m going to start piano lessons. Then in the fall, I\u2019ll probably start on my second degree. I haven\u2019t decided what one because there are so many to choose from!<\/p>\n
\u201cI always encourage other people my age to try it. I tell them, \u2018Just take some classes! It\u2018s a lot of work, but it\u2019s important to make new relationships and never stop learning.\u2019 If people don\u2019t want the pressure of exams they can just sit in a class that interests them and audit it. I like the exams because I\u2019m goal oriented. I have to see that grade at the end and know it\u2019s completed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel so supported here. My coworkers are super fantastic; they always cover for me when I need them to and I\u2019m happy to help them out in return. The Bookstore has been incredibly helpful. They call me their keener student because I come in months ahead of the semester.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe U of L is the best place to work in the city. There\u2019s so much life and energy here. I love being around the students, and the new semester starting is always my favourite time of year.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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