Campus Life at St. Mary’s

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Next up, we have Victoria waiting for us, a freshman business management major and biology minor. She has wasted no time getting involved in the many student opportunities at St. Mary’s. An editor for the student newspaper, violinist in the orchestra, honors program officer. Well, I’ll let Victoria take it from here. Over to you, Victoria.

– Thank you for that great introduction Alex. When I was in high school imagining my future and looking into colleges, I knew that I wanted to do more than just academics. I wanted to be involved and be able to grow as a person and that is exactly what I have been able to do at St. Mary’s University. There is always something happening on campus. Students recruiting for an organization, schoolwide prayer events, students and professors reaching out to me with volunteer opportunities just to name a few. I quickly learned that St. Mary’s was a tight knit community that wanted every student to excel academically, spiritually, and emotionally. As a freshman, I have already accomplished many of the things I’ve dreamed of. I am news editor for the award-winning Rattler Student Newspaper. I am also a violinist for the St Mary’s Orchestra and have even had the opportunity to contribute to the great Hispanic culture here at St. Mary’s by starting the very first mariachi group on campus. I am the treasurer of the honors program where we have opportunities to take enriching classes, study abroad, and live with other honors scholars. I am so grateful to have already been hired for an internship and accepted for a shadowing role for my dream job. I never thought I could have accomplished so much my first year. Through the support of my professors who know what my dreams are and the support of my peers who are like family, the St Mary’s community has helped me grow. As a Catholic and Marianist university, educating in the family spirit is part of the St Mary’s mission. So if you’re looking for a personalized experience, friends you can call family and professors who are also great friends, St. Mary’s is a place for you. You can accomplish anything that you dream of because St. Mary’s is a big family that will support you every step of the way. That’s all for me, Alex. Back to you

– That is a long list of activities Victoria. Great job taking advantage of the many ways that St Mary’s students can get involved with the campus community and congratulations on all that you have already accomplished. That is amazing. Thanks again for sharing your story. Take care.