Photo courtesy of Hannah Bailey

I can’t even believe we’ve come to the end. Research Celebration, Manifest, and Commencement truly made for one of the most beautiful and emotional weeks I’ve ever had. I am absolutely full of pride, joy, and appreciation for my family, cohort, and faculty. WE DID IT! We are officially done with the first chapter of this journey, and we are finally moving on to the next big step!

Research Celebration

It was such a joy to share my thesis research at Research Celebration. The night went by in a flash, and I have never felt more confident in my study. We spent the evening chatting with faculty, DTC members, and prestigious leaders of Columbia College Chicago. Dr. Kim gave an incredibly moving speech, and it was the perfect way to kickoff an amazing week of accomplishments. I am truly beginning to feel like a professional within my field of dance/movement therapy, and I can’t wait to begin writing my thesis this summer!

Manifest images courtesy of “Columbia College Chicago”

Manifest was a fantastic time for all of us within the Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling program to look back at our growth throughout the past two years. Many of us created pieces around our personal and professional development, what those within the cohort have given us, and how our families and loved ones have supported us along the way. It was a beautifully emotional evening full of curiosity, openness, acceptance, and love. It was truly an amazing experience I will never forget, and it was the perfect way to end our journey before commencement.

photo courtesy of “Columbia College Chicago”

Commencement was AWESOME. I have never been to a graduation ceremony that was so incredibly entertaining before. It was a great reminder that I truly attend an amazing school full of so much talent! We were blessed that it didn’t rain, and we were able to celebrate outside with some beautiful pictures. I have to admit that the entire experience felt so unbelievably surreal. I am still experiencing so many different emotions surrounding this experience, and I am very excited for what is in store next!