"A doctor, a policeman, a fireman!" These are the answers I hear when I ask my now 5-year old what he wants to be when he grows up, and I can only imagine the variations I will hear throughout the years. After all, how are we expected to know what we want to be at such an early age? Heck, there are probably some of you reading this still wondering what you want to be when you 'grow up'! And while it may be a challenge to figure it out, remember to always reach for the stars and never lose sight of your dreams.
You may remember a couple months ago, Kumail Nanjiani, a Grinnell College alum, addressed the Class of 2017 at Grinnell College's Commencement, and encouraged students to reach for their dreams. Several years ago he came to Grinnell as a student majoring in computer science, but along the way discovered a passion for comedy. Getting his start in Bob's Underground Cafe on campus, he determined one of his dreams was to become a comedian and an actor, and he made it happen. In theatres this week (and coming to Grinnell next Friday) is a film written by Nanjiani, The Big Sick.
In celebration of the national release of The Big Sick, starring Kumail Nanjiani '01, Grinnell College has purchased 100 tickets to this featured film playing at the Grinnell Strand Theatre. Fifty lucky winners will win two tickets for showings starting Friday, July 28. If you would like to be included in the drawing for tickets, please send an email by 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 27th to communityenhance@grinnell.edu.
Whether this film is of interest to you or not, I encourage you to use it as a reminder to pursue your own dreams, whatever they may be.
p.s. Remember that if those dreams include opening or growing a business in Grinnell, our office is here to help you take the next step!
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