Professional Studies Final Project

May 5, 2025, Monday, was the beginning of Week 2 of my final Semester at BYUI.

I have two classes left.

Professional Studies- Professional Project

and

Small Business Creation

In my Professional Project class I am doing a combination of a volunteer project and a professional development project. This needs to be a 30 to 50 hour project.

I am helping transcribe documents on the National Archives Website. The project I am currently on are the Revolutionary War Widow Pensions for Connecticut. It is fascinating and I am enjoying reading the documents.

I am on track to graduate in Mid August 2025. Happy Dance!!

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