It's been six years since I graduated from Boston College ("BC")—an institution that taught me what it means to lead a life dedicated to others. This whole idea of leading a life in the service of others can be manifested in many ways, whether that is helping your clients resolve legal issues, being present as a friend, or caring for a sibling during a troubling time. BC is where I got the chance to really reflect on my values as an individual. It's where I absorbed novels and plays from the greatest literary minds. It's where I got the chance to write in a liberating way, one that was free from recycled prompts. I'll never forget when my philosophy professor said to the whole class, "Your passions are not significant if they are only about yourself." That statement changed my life.
This is the reason I was so excited to set foot on BC's campus over the weekend for my 6th-year college reunion. It felt amazing to reconnect with friends and hear about their exciting lives in San Francisco, Ohio, Denver, and all throughout the country.
A lot has changed since I graduated from BC in 2016. I've experienced an incredible amount of growth as a person. I moved to New York, graduated law school, passed the bar, and I kicked off a meaningful career at Brown Rudnick. Going back to the place that cemented my inclination to become a lawyer was a special feeling. I thank Boston College for being the place where my career and purpose truly began.