Yearbook

Building upon my relationships with classmates, faculty, and staff, as well as the opportunity to mentor and assist individuals through my leadership roles: such as with being a Presidential Scholar Ambassador, President's Office Student Worker, College of Health of Human Services Student Ambassador, and Peer Mentor, to name a few roles.

Considering the privilege and honor of a lifetime to hold the leadership roles that I had, representing various departments and the school, as a whole, I will deeply miss my involvements, and the opportunities to make a positive impact at Southern. It has been amazing to share my knowledge and passions with students and guests of the university, whether it be about the nursing program or perhaps about just getting involved on campus. I will say, I am looking forward to having a bit more time for myself, in order to delve back into the passions that I had to step away from, due to university commitments. Aspects such as going back to volunteering, playing the saxophone, holding a consistent workout routine, devoting more personal time to myself, and developing, as well as strengthening my knowledge and skills as a nurse, is going to be exciting.

My advice that I would give to incoming students is the following: try your best to face those fears, break out of your shell, and pursue those goals. Perhaps in high school, or whatever stage of life you are in, there may have been some regrets, perhaps with not joining a club, talking to an individual, etc. With that, know that four years (more or less) are indeed going to "fly" by, and within the blink of an eye, you will be in my shoes, walking the stage in around a month or so. So again, please take those first steps and do what you want to do - apply for that leadership role, join that club, and/or attend that event. You never know what amazing people you may meet, and/or the wonderful, life-long memories that you will make!