Finding Your Fit

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Julia, a senior Nursing student is gonna tell us about how she found her place at GMercyU. Choosing where to go to college is always a big decision, but it’s especially challenging when you’re moving to a place that’s more than 3,000 miles away from where you’ve lived your whole life. Tell us more, Julia.

– Thanks, Alex. I knew I wanted become a nurse ever since my first anatomy class. I struggled in school and every moment felt like work until I discovered my passion. From then on, I chased my dreams. Although the coursework was challenging, it never felt like a burden because I continued wanting to learn more. I followed that dream all the way across the country here to Gwynedd Mercy University. Originally from Orange County, California, I often get asked, “Why here and why Gwynedd?” Honestly, the answer didn’t become clear until my first semester. Initially, I came to Gwynedd on a leap of fate, seeking something different from the life I had known since I was a baby. Gwynedd’s nursing program appealed to me because of its summer fast track program for sophomores, which was intense, but satisfying. I learned that learning truly begins outside of your comfort zone. I was terrified to move across the country away from all my family and friends to pursue my dream, but all those fears instantly melted away when I first set foot on campus and saw my name nicely printed on a welcome sign. As I continue, I just feel more at home as people continue to make me feel safe and seen. I’ve never made such deep connections so quickly than I have here at Gwynedd. Despite being an introvert, making friends is easy, especially living in the dorms. There’s such a sense of community and I wouldn’t have met my roommate had I chosen to live elsewhere. The environment at GMercyU challenges me every day. Yet, I’m surrounded by people who genuinely care about each other. I can honestly say that I found my fit here at GMercyU. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks, Julia. Moving clear across the country is a huge decision and it’s great to hear how well it has been working out for you. Feeling seen and heard, and finding that strong sense of community is a major part of what it means to be a Griffin. Thanks for sharing your story, Julia.