Campus Life

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Another thing students here at Valpo like to talk about is the sense of belonging they feel on campus. Just ask Michela, a senior psychology major. She’s immersed in both fraternity and sorority life and academics and has found a real sense of campus community. It’s all about building authentic connections, something that comes naturally from the students and faculty at Valpo. ♪ Huh huh ♪

– Thanks for the intro, Alex. I’m so thankful for everything Valpo has given me over the past few years. Not only are our academic strong, but our campus community is truly what makes Valpo feel like home. One of my homes here is the Gamma Phi Beta House. Joining sorority life, has allowed me to indulge in a community filled with love, inclusivity and empowerment. Every day feels like coming home to my family. My second home on campus is the Psychology Department. The professors I’ve met have encouraged me to shoot for the stars, whether it be designing my own research project or helping me excel in my internship. My professors genuinely care about my success and wellbeing, and I feel so lucky to have them as mentors. Finally, my third home is the Admissions Office. I am a Tour Guide and a Social Media Assistant, and I love coming into work and building connections with the prospective students. I remember how stressful it was looking for a home for the next four years and I just hope that I can make students search a little bit easier. Valpo’s community is unique and special. We offer a home on campus, no matter what you’re looking for, whether you want to conduct research, enter fraternity sorority life, join a club, or even try something new. There is a sense of belonging for each and every student here on campus. Valpo has shaped me in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined. I am so thankful for everything that Valpo has given me. Well, that’s all I have. What’s next, Alex?

– It’s so true, Michela. The friends you meet in college are your friends for life and it’s so cool to see you found a close knit community that has your back and helps you learn and grow. That was really fun.