A Home On The Hill with Gustavo
Segment #6 from Nichols College
Transcript
We can’t wait for you to meet Gustavo. He’s a junior from Bedford, Massachusetts, majoring in general business. He’s gonna tell us about residential life, how he’s building his leadership skills while mentoring others, and how every student finds their place at Nichols. Let’s hear it, Gustavo.
– College Tour. Thanks for that introduction, Alex. And what’s up, College Tour? Thanks for having me. Since I was a little kid, I’ve always had the love for sports, whether I was playing or cheering on others. I also knew I wanted to pursue a career in business and Nichols College had the perfect opportunity to combine both of my passions. I played football at Nichols for three years, but I recently decided to hang out my cleats and get involved in other aspects of campus life. I’m a resident assistant or an RA in Shamie, our first year dorm. The transition from high school to college wasn’t all that easy for me, but there are great people here at Nichols who guided me, and over time I learned to love the hill. Now, I use my firsthand experiences to help out other students. I know how they feel and I can use my skills as a patient, empathetic, and yeah, I’ll say it, funny guy who creates learning moments and lasting memories like others did for me. I also connect with others through the Bison influencers, our social media crew. I’ve done everything from interviewing students at the basketball games, to taste testing ice cream at Bazzies, all of which is posted on social media. Like the College Tour, we show prospective students the real Nichols College from our perspective. I’m grateful to Nichols for teaching me how to lead, network, step out of my comfort zone, and have the confidence to make an impact across campus. These interactions are shaping my path into the business world as a caring and well-respected leader. Now, throwing it back to you, Alex.
– Gustavo, students like you make Nichols the amazing place it is. They say that everyone knows one another on the hill. And you personify that friendly, authentic, and ambitious vibe. Keep spreading the word about Nichols and there are no limits to how far you and the college will go. Take care.