Advice for future St. You can always step back in the future, but you’ll never know what you’ll miss if you never take that step forward.
Most memorable St. Thomas moment: There are so many great moments from St. Thomas, so I will share two. The first was on campus, attending a guest lecture. Many students and faculty from my department came. Before the talk, we socialized and got to know one another on a more personal level. After the talk, we had interesting conversations and debates about the lecture. That is the first moment I took ownership of my department and felt fully at ease in a community of friends and learners.
Through these groups I built personal relationships with so many and tried to make every encounter uplifting for those around me
Second is studying abroad in a J -Term class. Every day had a memorable moment, and it was an incredible blessing to live, learn and explore the world with fellow Tommies .
What have you learned about yourself while at St. Thomas ? I built my community through engaging rigorously with faculty and students in my department, attending academic conferences with students across the country, and involving myself with St. Thomas clubs and organizations.
Advice for future St. Thomas students: upea TЕЎekin morsiamet Dive deep into the academic, spiritual and social offerings of the school. We have world-class faculty who want to help you achieve great things . Get to know them, appreciate them, work with them. You will only take with you what you leave behind. Remember every day that it is a blessing to be at university; how will you make the most of your blessings today? Also, be friendly and take care of each other. When you pass someone in the hall or on the sidewalk, say “ good morning ,” give them a smile or introduce yourself. If we want a robust community who values every person, that starts with smiles, greetings and learning each other’s names. Continue reading “Thomas students: Join every club that interests you; make more and more friends”