By Hannah Riffe

Being the communications intern for the Center for Faith and Vocation I find myself, well, communicating, a lot. I email, Facebook, greet, tweet, chat, listen, and laugh. You’ll usually find me on my computer or my phone corresponding with student organizations, Butler faculty, students, community members, and other CFV staff. And I love it. I love being able to create a connection between the larger Butler community and the CFV. If I am even able to get one student to the CFV who has never been there I feel accomplished because I was once that student. As a freshman I didn’t really understand what the CFV really was or what it had to offer. And never trying to find out is probably one of the biggest regrets. The CFV has become a place for me to come and work, relax, meet, study, have fun, and most of all make connections. Not just professional connections but personal, spiritual, and enlightening bonds. I’ve meet people who have helped me see that what I do with my future is up to me and the possibilities are endless. Besides getting great professional experience I’ve gained a better understanding of what I can do with those experiences to further myself. I truly believe that from working at the CFV I gained confidence in my ability to go after my goals which I will be doing this spring by studying abroad in London for 5 months. Being able to talk out my hesitations and fears with the CFV staff I was able to see that I can overcome any challenges. Be it planning an event such as Big Questions or planning for my future on a different continent. The CFV has not only been an employer but also a friend, mentor, and inspiration.