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My parents tell the story of when I was a little kid. I used to carry around a stethoscope and pretend to heal people. That's never changed. I've always wanted to work in healthcare.

Today, I teach at a university and work in healthcare as a nurse practitioner. I love it.

Back when I was looking to go to grad school, I wanted to find a place that felt like I could focus on my future. Oakland University was that place.

At OU, I met Dr. Holka. She made me feel like I belong and sparked my interest in education, inspiring me to pursue it as a career. Now I'm the one inspiring others, sharing my experiences with students and preparing them to lead the next generation.

My degree opened doors to advancing my career and making the difference in ways I could only have imagined before.

My advice to grad students is to strike a balance between school, work, and your personal life. If you do that, the sky is the limit and even beyond.

Gold.

It’s first place.

A beautiful sunrise.

Prestige and admiration.

A standing ovation.

You think that’s all being golden is about?

Take what you know, flip it. Think again.

Being golden is about putting in the hard work.

It’s a rallying cry to believe in yourself.

It’s searching for answers where others aren't looking.

Rising before the sun, and staying up long after it sets.

Launching technology and stepping into a new world.

It's about balance, and making time to experience life.

It’s defying expectations

and making people look twice.

At Oakland University, our students power Michigan.

They get internships and jobs locally

and give back to their community.

Our nurses care for you when you’re sick.

Our engineers drive the motor city into the future.

Our business leaders propel the economy.

Our educators teach your children,

and inspire the next generation.

We’re moving forward, but remembering where we came from.

We’re proud to be Golden Grizzlies.

So never settle for less.

Be the spark that ignites change.

Be golden.