Class Notes: Words of Wisdom from Freshman OT Students
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| Beautiful first day of the Spring 2014 semester on Saint Louis University's campus. |
"Everyone and everything around you is your teacher." -Ken Keyes, Jr.
As we begin the spring 2014 semester, we have asked our freshman class to reflect upon their first semester at Saint Louis University. Below, read their words of wisdom regarding the lessons they have learned during their Saint Louis University experience thus far.
“Being
a freshman in college is both nerve-racking and exciting. Everything you
experience is new and an adjustment. Without having your parents and familiar
faces by your side, you find a new sense of independence.” –Gabriela Eraci
“There is no way to fully describe the college
adjustment process, but if you are patient and willing to work hard, your
freshman year and overall college experience will be great! Freshman year
you’re given the opportunity to completely reform your identity and meet lots
of new people. I truly experienced the most growth as an individual when I came
to college.” –Audrey Hunter
“The OT program has a very rigorous
curriculum, but with all the support from academic advisors, faculty mentors,
and professors, I am not worried about the classes that I will be taking in the
future because I know that there are always people willing to help me if I ever
run into any issues along the way.” –Mary Reagan
“As
a freshman I have learned to take responsibility for all of my actions.
Overall, I have learned that even when I receive a terrible grade to not give
up but keep a positive mind set and believe that I can do better on the next
assignment.” –Megan Savell
“Being
a freshman is an experience unlike any other.
It is the chance to start over, to grow, and to be vulnerable. The anticipation that stems from leaving home
and beginning to live independently is incredible, but the reward of finally
settling into a new way of life is incomparable. Freshman year has been a combination of
finding myself and defining my future… [The] highs and lows of freshman year
come unexpectedly, but they are inevitable.
The lows help me to rebuild myself into the person I have always hoped
to be and the highs help me appreciate everything I have been given and make me
feel confident in the choice I made coming to Saint Louis University. The journey of college so far has been
absolutely incredible and I cannot wait to see how I grow even more in my
freshman year and all years to come.” –Elly Harrell
We want to
hear from you: What advice do you have for students as they begin a new
semester?
