Journey of a Gemologist

For the last month I was attending the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) campus to finish my Gemology degree. The campus is located in Carlsbad, California and was by far the most beautiful campus I had ever set foot on. With its location on top of a flowering hill with the ocean in clear view I knew this would be an experience I would never forget! The majority of my days were spent in a student workroom with lab equipment. My goal was to successfully complete my final course, Gem Identification, in a timely manner. The focus was separating natural versus synthetic gemstones and being able to identify any stone I was given.  After four weeks I was able to successfully complete the course and come back to Austin a Graduate Gemologist! Hooray!

Comments

[Shelby]

Congrats Annie!!

[Preston]

Congratulations Annie! And I noticed you didn't mention on there that you passed your test on the first try! Which is no small feat, as some take it multiple times before passing.

[Annie]

Thank you Shelby and Preston! It was quite an adventure and I'm so glad to be home and back to my Calvin's family!

[gemologists]

I like your journey and the most important thing what i liked is your focus toward your aim. Great post!