First-Year Leadership with Michelle

Transcript

All right, let’s hear from Michelle, a first year student from Miami, Florida, majoring in business analytics with a minor in communications. Michelle is going to tell us how Nichols provides opportunities for students to lead from the moment they arrive on campus and how quickly the college became her home away from home. Michelle, take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. Coming to Nichols College all the way from Miami was a big change, but let me tell you why I immediately felt at home. Our campus is a perfect place to explore, grow, and excel. Nichols is small enough that I know my peers and professors by name, but large enough to explore opportunities to keep me busy and engaged. Within weeks of arriving at Nichols, I was elected treasurer of the Class of 2027 Student Government Association. Even as a freshman, I’m able to manage the class budget and collaborate with other members of the SJ board to support students. As an admission ambassador, I help recruit new students to campus, which I love because I really enjoy meeting people. I tell them why choosing Nichols is a great decision and share stories about my experience. A kid from Miami who had to buy a winter jacket the first time it snowed. I’m also a member of the Institute for Women’s Leadership and a Bison influencer who creates content for social media. My work as an influencer has allowed me to make meaningful connections around campus. As a first year student, I definitely wanna put myself out there and take advantage of all the opportunities here on campus. I look up to other student leaders who generously serve as mentors and aspire to have my journey reflect theirs. I’m Nichols. You don’t have to wait until you’re an upper class student to lead. There are opportunities from day one. These roles on campus have taught me how to manage my time properly, strengthened my leadership skills, and made me more creative and outgoing. Building these skills will allow me to thrive after graduation in whatever career I choose. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks, Michelle. It’s easy to see how you are already making your mark around campus. Keep leading, keep laughing, and keep those amazing Nichols stories on social media. We can’t wait to see where your career takes you. Thanks again for sharing your story.