2012 NASPA Western Regional Conference, November 7-10, 2012

What an exciting opportunity to travel to Hawaii and immerse myself into such a lively professional development opportunity! Before I knew the conference location, I was determined to attend in order to expand my professional network and have the experience of attending a large NASPA conference. When I found out the location, I was very excited yet nervous that I wouldn't be able to afford this opportunity. When I learned about the possibility of funding from the Graduate Student Council (GSC), I knew this was the route I needed to take! The GSC’s mission of improving graduate student experience and communicating the needs of graduate students to the university fit perfectly with my intent of attending this conference and making the most out of my experience.

 - Lindsey Hoogkamer, Student Development Administration(SDA)