“I was nervous at first”, update from 2018 scholarship recipient

Hello Doug, Renee, Kim and the rest of the Foundation!

Before the semester gets going too fast, I wanted to take a moment to share with you what’s going on in my life at the moment.  I am starting my second year at UW-Madison and as of last semester I have fully transitioned into the computer science major and I’m considering a double major in Political Science. I loved my computer classes last semester, so I think this will be a great fit. 

 
Bailey received the Brian LaViolette Scholarship in 2018. He is pictured here with his parents (left) and Doug and Renee LaViolette

Bailey received the Brian LaViolette Scholarship in 2018. He is pictured here with his parents (left) and Doug and Renee LaViolette

 
 

It was a very difficult decision for me, but this summer I decided to stay and work in Madison.  I was nervous at first—most of my friends went back home to see their families and meet up with friends from high school.  However, it ended up working out!  I took another computer course, got promoted to student manager at the IT Help Desk where I work and I met so many new people here in Madison.  Not to mention, I experienced the fun the city has to offer in the warm weather, music at the terrace, walks by Lake Mendota and the Capitals Farmer’s Market to name a few.

 
Bailey with UW-Madison, Bucky Badger

Bailey with UW-Madison, Bucky Badger

 

Switching gears to this semester, I already love my professors from my first day of class yesterday.  For example, my philosophy professor started out class by playing an electric violin!  I also have been working with a couple friends from work to start a new IT service management company. 

 
Bailey with his sister and mom

Bailey with his sister and mom

 

I want to thank you all again for helping me to pursue my education here at UW-Madison.  I am so grateful that I am able to go to class every day and learn just a little more about the subjects I enjoy.  Thank you so much for everything you do! 

Sincerely,

Bailey Conradt, 2018 Brian LaViolette Scholarship Recipient

P.S. I hope you like the paper I am writing on’ it’s a gift from my girlfriend, Madeline, and she insists we use it for our eventual presidential run (she’d be president of course!)

 
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