Prologue
My wife recently asked me if I liked to travel.
She was shocked when I said, No!
But let me explain...
The functions of travel, like airports, Ubers, hotels, and hassles, are things I don't like.
However, I can't tell you how rewarding and enjoyable travel is when I get to the destination and meet new people, meet people IRL, and interact with marketing, communications, and enrollment folks who are working on the front lines, doing the work, and hearing about their experiences.
I can't get enough of that kind of travel!!
To that end, I have several upcoming trips:
Western Boarding Schools Association (WBSA) Spring Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
May 1-2
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Admission Conference
Fort Worth, TX
May 6-7
AISAP Annual Institute
Salt Lake City, UT
June 23-26
FACTS Elevate Conference 2024
Atlanta, GA
July 8-11
I hope our paths cross and I look forward to meeting many of you IRL! :-)
Thanks,
Brendan
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