As a student majoring in gerontology, my role is to be a sponge, soaking up as much knowledge as can be gleaned from any of the resources that can be obtained. With the possibility of attending the AGHE Annual Meeting, the amount of said available resources will grow exponentially. The information gained from attending the Annual Meeting will be brought back to American River College and shared among my peers, mentors, and instructors. My views and perspective within the field of gerontology will broaden, along with the growth of my gerontological understandings. I will be able to pass on my own experiences from my professional, educational, and personal learnings. The growing field of gerontology will only benefit from knowledgeable and well
