Earlier this October, I was able to participate in a succession of events that involved the alumni of my scholars group. The committee that I am apart of, Advancement and Alumni Relations Committee, was responsible for putting these events together to both allow for the alumni to enjoy the homecoming festivities and to allow for the first and second years of my scholars group, networking opportunities with the alumni. These events were especially significant to me, as it allowed for me to engage with the alumni and begin the foundation for relationships that I can utilize in the future. From these alumni, I was able to learn their own college experiences, the events that impacted them the most, and any advice that they had to take advantage of the limited time we had as students. These events were pivotal in aiding my realization regarding the importance of alumni and their impact on students, even if they have graduated long ago. Subsequently, I look forward to future events where I am able to connect with more alumni in order to build my own experiences and networks.