 Hi, I'm Laura Gaskill. It's an honor to be chosen as a recipient of a special session scholarship for current MLIS students. I'm in my second year in the program, and as my husband and son can attest, I frequently mention how much I love it. Being an iSchool student has given me the flexibility to pursue my dream of changing careers into the world of librarianship after 10 years in a different field and with a child at home. Through the iSchool, I have discovered a passion for diverse and inclusive literature, collection development, new and emerging technologies and academic librarianship. I've designed library websites, created lip guides, recorded instructional screencasts, and researched the transgender and non-binary youth information community. I'm looking forward to another rich semester of learning and hands-on experiences this fall as I begin an internship with Florida Southern College as an instructional materials intern. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in academic librarianship, ideally at an institution where I can use my passions for education, child and adolescent development and diverse books through research and collaboration with professors and students. Although if there's one thing I've learned from my professors and peers in the iSchool, there are many interesting paths to take with an MLIS degree and I'm remaining open to new opportunities as well. I'm truly grateful for the generous scholarship support. Thank you so much for your support of San Jose State University iSchool students.