I simply cannot believe that I’m nearing my last week of undergrad! It’s gone by so incredibly fast, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I came into university not wanting to sacrifice any of my (very different) interests, and I’m happy to report that I very much did not. In fact, I’ve balanced studying biology & business with dancing in a professional show, gaining undergraduate research experience, exploring jobs in digital marketing, and expanding my own company. While it definitely wasn’t easy, I got to live the best of all worlds for my 3 years here. Starting in my first semester, I would train for the world championships of Irish Dance from 8-10, go to class from 11-2, then go off to rehearsals for Busch Garden’s Celtic Fyre. Each spring was spent in the busy cycle of morning classes and evening performances. During my next semester I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills in marketing and research. I joined the STEP team writing this very blog and making posts for students like you! I also had the opportunity to join Professor John Swaddle’s lab, working as an assistant to a grad student examining the effects of polarized light on zebra finches. This would later lead to an independent research project on the effects of lead on birdsong! During all years I witnessed the rollercoaster that has been megmstudy. Megmstudy is my own little brand that started as an instagram page during the pandemic, sharing tips and tricks about learning from home. Since then it’s surpassed 107,000 followers, 10 million monthly views, and certainly my imagination. I’ve hired an employee (does it count if she’s my sister?) and expanded to practically all social media platforms. While managing this company started purely from my own intuition, I’ve learned more about how to conduct professional businesses from my time abroad in the Global Business Minor Program. Along with my time working for STEP, I’ve gained hands-on knowledge on better digital and social media marketing practices that I couldn’t have gained on my own. I will forever be grateful for all of the experiences I’ve been blessed to have at this school. William & Mary truly is the perfect place to try it all.