Successful and City Savvy at Age 25

If you had asked me 10 years ago where I wanted to end up after college graduation, my answer would have been New York City. Now that I am 22-years-old and graduation day is only a few months away, my answer to that question remains the same.

However, one thing that has changed over the past ten years is my grip on reality. I would have never thought that my four years of college would have passed me by so quickly and now here I am with only three months left of college and absolutely no idea where I am going to end up.

Although this feeling of uncertainty is both terrifying and stressful, I have high hopes for my future due to one very influential person: my sister, Cara.

Cara is a 25-year-old alumnus of Wagner College. She graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and was also a record-setting member of the Wagner Girl’s Lacrosse Team. After graduation, she was able to score a job with The Bank of New York after working there as an intern during her college career. Once she was financially stable, she was then able to afford an apartment in lower Manhattan with two former college teammates.

What I admire most about my sister is her ability to work hard at what she wants. I will never forget one very important message that my sister had always said to me, “Don’t think; Just do.” Although to some people this may seem like reckless advice, it has actually given me great insight into many aspects of my life thus far. This message has taught me to accept and honor my responsibilities, stop over-thinking and analyzing every situation, and go after what I want without any hesitation or outside influences.

Today, my sister is employed at Nomura Group and is living in the East Village. Each time I visit her in the city she will show me around and take me to all her favorite Manhattan hot spots. It is always a fantastic time. Not only do I admire her independent lifestyle and infinite knowledge of my favorite city in the world, but I also gain motivation and confidence that one day I will be able to have all these wonderful things that she does. My sister is a perfect example that with the right attitude and strong ambition to succeed, the sky is the limit.

   

 Pictures of my sister and me enjoying time together in Manhattan.