Graduating from college I was excited and eager to get a start on my career. To finally receive a return for the years of work and finances I invested in my college degree. Shortly after graduation, pushing my resume and cover letters to countless organizations and companies the sore reality hit me. Just being a college graduate wasn’t going to be an easy sell.
However, through relentless efforts and prayer I was able to gain some experience through odd jobs, and internships. Subsequently obtaining my first salaried job as a recruiter for Pacific Union College, which opened up doors to Loma Linda.
Loma Linda had always been in my line of sight. Not only possessing high recognition in Adventist health and education but nationally and globally as well. However, it wasn’t until my encounters with the employees did I start to fully realize how truly blessed I was for this opportunity.
I was surprised to be greeted by name and embrace on my first day. Throughout the week almost every person that I spoke to and observed emitted love, humility, and service. My expectations were exceeded by employees who actually demonstrated the values that Loma Linda had stated. One of the employees I spoke to mentioned how the people here really try to do what is good, and it has shown.
In my first impressions and encounters I am truly humbled and in awe of the people that I will have the opportunity to learn from and serve. I look forward to my time here at Loma Linda and hope to also contribute the same impressions to others that I received.
I am excited and to start my journey to work with such good, humble, and amazing people.
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