Strong Truths Well Lived

Transcript

You all are gonna love this next segment. One of the things Loyola students say sets their experience apart is this search for the why. Students here are pursuing a degree but they’re also actively reflecting and challenging themselves to define why and what they hope to do when they go into the world. Let’s Mia, an education major with a special education minor. Mia is a senior and her story brings to life Loyola’s motto, “Strong truths well lived.” Over to you Mia.

– Hi, everyone. I’ve always known that I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted a college experience that would prepare me for a career in education and a place that made me feel at home. Loyola provided both and much more. The close knit community has made me feel at home, whether I’m walking around campus or meeting new people and I’m lucky to say that I made lifelong friends here. Something I love about Loyola’s education program is how often and how early students gain teaching experience. My very first semester I was going into a local school every week, observing and leading groups of students. Through required courses I was enrolled in a unique subject focus field experience almost every semester. I’m applying my studies by writing and teaching lessons as well as receiving valuable feedback from my professors. Loyola’s motto “Strong truths well lived,” has led me to discover what matters most to me and inspires me to seek out these things that I love in my daily life. I’ve grown so much personally and deepenED the passion I’ve always had for teaching and helping others through my involvement on campus. Joining Loyola’s dance company and becoming a dance teacher has helped me gain confidence and develop leadership skills that’ll apply to my future classroom.

– [All] House! Loyola provides so many opportunities to engage in service and I was thrilled to bring my passion for teaching to volunteer in local elementary schools and leadership positions and the education honor society, Kappa Delta Pi. Loyola’s education program and opportunities for involvement are preparing me for my senior year internship and my future career. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to grow not only academically, but also personally and I value all that I have learned at Loyola. Back to you Alex.

– Thank you, Mia. It’s clear you’re a born educator and I have a feeling your students are in for a great experience with you as their teacher. The classroom experience you’ve gained through your program, the opportunities you’ve had to serve and teach dance and the experience you’ve had beyond your courses are preparing you for an incredible future. Thank you so much for sharing your story. That was fantastic.