Why did you choose to come to UMass Lowell?
I chose to come to UMass Lowell because of some friends' experiences and what I witnessed of their experiences. Students here seemed happier and to be having a better college experience than at my previous college.
Describe your UMass Lowell experience:
I've been here for a semester now and I absolutely love the atmosphere and the college. I didn't know what to expect coming in midway through my college career, but this is better than what I had hoped for. The people are nice and peers are always willing to help. It's nice to have teachers that are available and a tutoring center for extra help.
Why did you decide to become an Orientation Leader?
I became an Orientation Leader because I remember back to when I was an Orientee and I had the best time at Orientation. I want to be able to give all the incoming students the same experience I had and let them know that college isn't a scary place and there are other people like them that are feeling the same way. Also, as an Orientation Leader, I get to give my personal experience as a college student and reinsure incoming students that they're going to enjoy their college life and career. It's a good feeling being a guide for someone when they have such a difficult decision to make.