-: You know, I would think that Oswego
for me, gave me the life tools
to really get out there and prepare myself
for what was to come.
And I don't think I knew.
And, of course, I didn't know what was to come.
But at the same time, I think it was a rock solid education,
whether it was time on campus, time at the lake,
which the campus is obviously situated right
on the lake.
And it's a gorgeous setting.
And it just, kind of, led you into a certain place.
Whether it was your studies or your friendships
or maybe a fraternity, sorority, a sports team,
or some sort of civic organization.
There was a lot of ways to be involved
with both the culture and the community
in Oswego, and I think that was, kind of,
the launchpad for me, to propel me
to be that active, aggressive, eyes-wide-open,
type of person and really embrace people
for who they are.
And whether that's on the business side of things
or the personal side of things,
I'm just a very proud alumni of that institution.