>> There's no better way to gain experience than by saying yes.
Sometimes life will throw a curve, you know, curveballs at you.
Sometimes you don't really know if an opportunity is right for you or not,
but if it seems even remotely right, say yes.
For me, I never thought that I'd end up working in the auto industry.
I was sure I would be in the agricultural industry.
So many times an opportunity will come my way and I have to stop
for a second and I say, "There is no way.
It just doesn't make sense."
Yet, some of the most amazing experiences that I've had
in my life have come through such opportunities.
And so by getting involved with local chapters of various organizations,
by taking leadership roles here at Penn State or elsewhere, by taking a chance
and giving yourself a chance to show what skills you've got, that might make the difference.
That might take you to the next level, and it may offer you the opportunity
to have the career that you've always wanted.
So bottom line, say yes.