The Griffin Edge

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Let’s hear from Brooke, a senior Nursing major hailing from just down the road in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. College is about so much more than going to class, making friends and joining clubs, and organizations. It’s about figuring out how you wanna live your life. GMercyU’s unique program called the Griffin Edge will help you set the right course. Tell us more, Brooke.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, everyone. Like many of you, I kinda knew what I wanted to do, but I wasn’t really sure how to go about it. I was very lucky to have a great high school mentor who led me to Gwynedd Mercy University and its awesome nursing program. One of my favorite things about GMercyU is the ability to get involved. I’m currently the president of GMercyU’s chapter of the American Association of University Women. We raise funds and awareness for different issues within the community on a local and global scale. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with government officials and been a part of important university decision-making. It’s provided philanthropic fulfillment and helped me make lifelong friends and mentors. My involvement ties in really well with the 5 E’s of the Griffin Edge and has created a great school-life balance. I get to enjoy time with friends and make a difference in the world. GMercyU has a plethora of clubs and events to participate in. Don’t see a club that peaks your interest, no problem. You can create one. At GMercyU, I’ve been able to do things I really care about and get support along the way. Over the summer, I studied abroad in Ireland and I’m also an organizer for an event called Take Back the Night, which focuses on spreading awareness for sexual and domestic violence. I was even featured on the news discussing it. These amazing experiences fill me up and will help me make a difference when I graduate. I’m proud to say that I’m a Griffin. The life experience that I’ve gained is priceless. Regardless of the reasons you become a part of the GMercyU family, you’ll take much more than just a degree. Back to you, Alex.

– Brooke, thank you for sharing more about your distinctive Mercy experience. Your commitment to your community is what being a GMercyU Griffin is all about. All the experience you gained through the Griffin Edge program will certainly set you apart after graduation. Thank you.