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Some of my favorite memories from SCSU come from being on the dance team; performing, supporting our teams, and bonding with an amazing group of dancers. I also loved attending campus events, from cultural showcases to fun pop-up activities that brought our community together. Those moments made campus feel like home.
I’m going to miss cheering from the sidelines at football and basketball games, being part of campus life, and spending time with my friends. SCSU gave me a second family and a place to grow and I’ll always be grateful for that. I’ll carry those memories with me wherever I go. I’m looking forward to traveling more, spending quality time with my family and friends, and stepping into a new role in the education field. I’m also excited to begin exploring graduate programs in speech-language pathology as I continue my journey to help and inspire others.
Take your time finding your rhythm; it’s okay not to have everything figured out. I did 5 years and even changed my major. Get involved, be open to new experiences, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. There is something for everyone at Southern. The friendships you make and the passions you discover along the way will shape your college journey in the best way. Without Southern, I wouldn’t have discovered my passion for American Sign Language. And remember: advocate for yourself, take care of your mental health, and enjoy every moment because it for sure does go by faster than you think.
Making friends in my major.
I am going to miss seeing the same people I've been able to learn with for the past two years but I'm excited to see what they'll all accomplish!
It's okay to be a commuter! You will still find your people! Good things take time.
My Favorite part of being at SCSU was definitely my time working with students at CASAS and having Fall and Spring trainings. I really loved learning new ways to carry myself in order to be the best help I could be to my students. I love Academic Success Coaching with a passion and fire I didn't even know I had. The most rewarding part of coaching is seeing the overall improvement from their first appointment with me to their last appointment. I loved hearing how helpful I was to them and how they felt more motivated and energized to complete their work after having a meeting with me. It genuinely makes me so proud to be part of their success journey.
Due to have worked at CASAS, been the Secretary for the Caribbean Student Association, and having worked at Wintergreen, I knew and was acquainted with A LOT of people, so I am going to miss bumping into someone I know from literally any corner of campus. I genuinely feel like there isn't anywhere on campus that I could feel lost or out of place because there was always someone I knew or had a good rapport with. I will miss the community of Southern, because some elder staff members started to feel like older aunts and uncles, all looking out for me and cheering me on. :)
GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! I can not stress it enough, become E Board members, become Student Leaders, take on leadership positions, be the head or organizer of something. These moments and situations are your experience builders that will teach you how the real world works. These are the moments where you learn how to work with other people, you learn how to brainstorm, you learn how to speak up, you learn how to communicate better, and you learn how to apply critical thinking in a real-life scenario. And then later on these are the moments and situations you put on your resume. It all comes full circle, and it starts from using your environment to shape you into who you want to become. Closed mouths don't get fed, and Growth does not happen in your comfort zone. :D
The professors, because they want you to succeed, and the people I can now call my friends.
I will miss the people I have grown close to, but I'm most looking forward to finally getting some sleep
It is never too late to pursue a second career.