Name: Olivia Mustin
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Major: Psychology
Year: Sophomore
I was looking for a small school that was close to home that would financially support me, open new opportunities for me, and give me the support that I needed as an undecided major. These teachers treat you with respect as an adult and know who you are. There are so many resources here on campus to help you by giving you tutoring, reputable sources, therapy, and advisors and teachers who care about you.
I'm involved in a few activities here on campus, most notably Student Ambassadors and the Eye Contact Art and Literary Magazine. There are so many opportunities to get involved on campus, like attending events sponsored by the many different clubs and organizations. I also have a work study on campus in the Honors Program.
I'm most proud of my personal growth. This is my first time living away from home, even though I'm only an hour away. It really takes time to figure out how to balance your social, mental, and educational life along with exploring yourself. I think what surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the classes I wasn’t a fan of in high school. However, the writing classes here encourage me to put myself, my opinions, and my personal experiences into my papers.
I only recently declared my major (psychology), and I'm still not sure what I want to do yet. I want to be able to use as many talents as I can and bring all of myself to whatever career I go into. Plans will change, curve, and fall apart, and that's ok. Don't let preconceived notions of what you think something is supposed to be about stop you from exploring every opportunity, making connections, or changing your plans.