The Road Called Life: Where Does Your Road Lead?

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Theresa McMannus, Assistant Director, Events & Hospitality, Auxiliary Enterprises, University of Maine, ACCED-I Member

When you were younger, did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I’m talking - really know. I mean, have a plan, kind of know. If you did, and you’re living the dream - congratulations! Or, maybe you thought you knew what you wanted to be and followed a path in that direction, but life took you on the scenic route. Maybe you didn’t have a clue and set out on life’s way until you’re up to your neck adulting. All are okay and since we all work for institutions of higher education - well, all routes were a learning experience. 

Me, I would classify myself as somewhere in the middle. I thought I knew what I wanted to do, but life took me down a side road. It later connected backup, but the lessons in between were enough to get me here. ​

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