Katie Dickinson
The story of why, when, how you decided to move here (or stay here): I decided to move to Rochester in January 2004. I grew up in a small town south of Buffalo that didn’t have the job market that Rochester or Buffalo did. I had some family here, my best friend growing up, who went to Roberts, was also here, as well as lots of Bonas friends who either already lived or moved here, so I started applying for jobs and after accepting one, moved the hour and a half north. I’ve worked for the Rochester Red Cross, the National MS Society Upstate New York Chapter , and am currently with the YMCA, which I love! Also, my sister is currently attending MCC, so I’m enjoying being able to hang out with her!
Where you went to undergraduate college / graduate school: St. Bonaventure University ’03 – GO BONAS!
Degree(s) you earned: Bachelor of Business Admin – Management Sciences
Where you work now and your job title: YMCA of Greater Rochester; Manager of Sponsorships and Special Events
Where do you live? Park Ave
What do you like about life in Rochester?
We experience every type of weather
There is a great business community with very generous, philanthropic leaders
Close to my “real” home
My “Rochester friends” are amazing
What do you do for fun?
Hang out with friends
Try new restaurants
Take walks and runs around Park Ave area
Check out festivals & other events
Visit Wegmans on a daily basis
Record Archive
Volunteer
Read the RBJ
What would you tell a college student (who is trying to decide where to live after graduation) about what life is like here post-college? Life here is what you make it (that goes for any city). If you think you’ll enjoy living in Rochester, try it out. If you end up not liking it, move somewhere else. It’s as easy as that.
What's the best first step to making friends and finding your way around?
Keep a Rochester Rand McNally in your glove compartment
Join a Y!!!
NETWORK!! There are always great networking opportunities happening, they’re fun and a great way to incorporate your worklife into the social scene
Become affiliated with your college alumni local chapter
[Posted in 2007]