The end is approaching …
The end of the summer is soon approaching and thus the end of my Co-op term at RIM. I could never have asked for a better summer, and I can definitely chalk this up as one of my greatest summers. Being out here on my own has really changed me, it’s helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. Being out here on my own has allowed me to meet some really amazing people, and make some really strong bonds, especially with my best roommate ever Shannon. Not only has this summer resulted in me making new friends, but I feel like I’m closer then ever with my old friends and family.
RIM has been an amazing place to work, the people I met and the friends I made definitely make it a place that feels like home. There is nothing more rewarding then knowing that the work you do is being used by millions of people. RIM really lets co-ops flourish, I really got the feeling like I was a valuable member of the team, not just some guy who was there to do things no one else wanted.
Everyone always told me that being away at school and being on your own really changes you as a person and to be honest I never really saw the merits in it, but being out here has shown me what it is truly like. I appreciate things more now then ever before, and this time away from my family has only shown me how important they really are in my life. There is another kind of family though that is just as important, and those are your friends. This summer has been a difficult one, and I don’t think I ever could have made it through without the support of my close friends. The times we shared together, whether it be road tripping to London with Simran, camping with my Sister Jenni Trevor and Simran, or just chilling out in my room with Shannon for Tuesday night hat parties. You guys all definitely helped make this a summer to remember!
Life moves by fast, and I’m glad that I got to experience this Summer, and meet the people that I have out here. I really thought Waterloo was going to be a bore, and my life was only going to revolve around work, but it has turned out to be the exact opposite. I guess it won’t be so bad when I come back out here in January for my full time position. Yes that’s right I’m coming back out to the ‘Loo for a full-time position at RIM, as a Software Developer.
I accepted my offer on Friday, August 17th which means I’ll be doing this all over again in the Winter, and for a presumably longer time then that. I guess what they say is true for every closing door, there is always an one that is opening.
I guess it’s time to walk through that new opening door then.