Sep 17, 2007 21:23
Dude. Every time I come away from an event where I've been networking I feel so invigorated. Especially when networking involves raising interest in my new campus group. What a rush! It's so fun to be in the driver's seat of a team attempting to launch a new organization. I've got big dreams...we're gonna meet to talk about state legislation that affects the scope of practice for psychologists, and we're gonna gather a collection of grad students to go lobby the capital in the spring. The school has now cleared us to receive financial support, but we may still try our hands at grant writing. Meanwhile, I'm networking with the local chapter of the California Psychological Association and the school's Psychology Graduate students Union to raise awareness about our group as well. This could be something big I'm getting myself into...
I guess I'm so excited because this is one time that I get to be a leader. I get to create something new. So often I've been lurking around in the shadows, vascilating. This time is different. I get to be out in front, inspiring and motivating. I like that. I hope it works.