Reflection: Lucky President Kerwin

It was actually really cool to be able to sit down and hear President Neil Kerwin speak yesterday. Although obviously he wasn't candid, he was casual and calm, and seemed like a very approachable guy. I was expecting someone intimidating, and although when it came time to ask him questions we all sort of freaked (anyone else notice the change in the air to sheer terror?). Every time he answered a question, he did it to the best of his ability and was truly in earnest about everything he said.

He was incredibly positive. I guess he had to be, he wasn't going to put down his school; but even in his tone and how he described things, I found what he said to really be uplifting in a way. The only time it seemed that he wasn't speaking positively was in response to Justin's question. And even then, he didn't complain about what was wrong, he described what needed to and what was going to be done to fix it.

It was interesting to also hear President Kerwin's story of how he came to where he is today. And although he explained that his interest initially stemmed from his father's profession, it still seemed to me he came across the rest by chance. Maybe his personality subconsciously led him down the path he truly wanted, or maybe it really was just sheer luck that he ended up in the class freshman year and then was a TA a few years later. Some people sure do get lucky.