Genuinely surprised. I prepared myself to be denied admission a second time. Untrue. They liked something about me. Next week I will be registering for courses as a student of political communication!

I called my mother after hearing this news, elated yet concerned over whether my roommate received the same. She said, “Matt, before entering college you commented how you want to write speeches for the president one day.” I did say that, but sarcastically. A dream job that still would be.

Obviously, this track will require from me a great amount of creativity and effort. Commitment, to say the least. I am glad about this outcome. Yet this is only the beginning. More hard work will breed further successes in my future. I certainly hope so. I am betting on it.