In Their Words

Back to the Grind

Well, that summer was over quickly. So quickly in fact that it almost feels like it never happened. I guess that's what happens when you work a summer job! But anyways, it's the start of junior year, as a nursing major. And I'm not going to lie, I've never felt more nervous to start a school year. I love the friends and family I have made on campus, but that doesn't change my nerves for "will I struggle?". Of course, I most likely will struggle. But just like the last two years where I also struggled, I will come out and finish. And be proud of it. As juniors in the nursing program, we start off the year strong. We jump straight into a medical-surgical clinical rotation, and have our white coat ceremony only a couple short weeks into the semester. Though some people have left the program, this ceremony... Read more →

Mental Health Blog #6: What I struggle with, and how I hope to help others like me!

I was always an active student. In high school, I boasted a 3.7 GPA with being in National Honor Society, playing three different varsity sports at the D1 level for all four years, and even worked two part time jobs. I was ranked 63rd in the nation with my studies in veterinary science. I was known as a friendly, dedicated person who was on her way to working in the Veterinary field, and my accomplishments did not go unnoticed. Nothing I performed well in was unwanted by me when I say what I'm about to say. I went through most of my highschool life severely depressed and inhibited by anxiety and panic disorder, forced to make decisions purely on what the best outcome would be. I would think, Imagine how intelligent you would seem if you placed well with the national veterinary team! Working with two sports teams in the... Read more →

First Softball Game(s)

Yesterday the Norwich University Softball team had our first set of games, a double-header against the non-conference Mitchell Mariners. It was definitely overwhelming at first, I even failed to get a good sleep before the game. Even with a four hour bus ride down to New London Connecticut, I still failed to get proper rest. I started both games, and played both games through their entirety. In fact, I didn't do terribly. But, there's a reason why. Despite it being our teams first game, and half of the lineup consisting of freshmen, our teamwork was incomparable to any other team. Everyone was nervous at first, not just underclassmen. We laughed it off, we shook it off, and best of all, we played it off. By the end of the second game, we had mercy-ruled the Mariners 12-4 in 5 innings. It was as if we knew, everyone on our team... Read more →