So, after five years--nine full semesters and then one semester retaking one Gen Ed course elsewhere--I am FINALLY graduating from Earlham College with a BA in English. So I thought I'd share some feats and experiences from my time at Earlham that I, and others, have found particularly meaningful:
During my college career, I...
During my college career, I...
- Came out in front of my freshman class at New Student Orientation
- Got a standing ovation walking at graduation
- Expanded my thinking about race
- Spoke the truth
- Acted with kindness and dignity to just about everyone.
- Stayed sober
- Made more friends than I ever had for the first 18 years of my life
- Impressed people with my knowledge of music
- Earned the respect of professors with Ph.D.s
- Spoke out on issues I care about
- Started important conversations
- Gained confidence and social skills I'd never had
- Earned two standing ovations for original songs
- Learned that things can and do get better
- Spoke out about seeking help for depression
- Completed a really difficult major after changing majors 5 times
- Got told, "I love you" by people I didn't know well
- Got called "an encyclopedia"
- Stood up for myself when I was hurt
- Learned to reach out to others effectively
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