Reflection Post

Listening to President Mooney brought great comfort and assurance to me even though I had already come to feel at home here at Saint Mary's. She expressed her struggles as a freshman, not feeling comfortable and not knowing anyone. I could relate to her in that sense of going to a school where you don't know anyone. But it was reassuring that she clearly survived and said it was a time she will never forget. She talked a lot about wanting Saint Mary's students to be in awe of the beauty of the world and have an intellectual appetite. This caught my attention because I don't think I have had that curiosity or thirst to learn more in school. I've always done my work that was assigned and was happy to get it over with. I do hope, however, that my time at Saint Mary's will change that. I hope to find a passion and purpose as President Mooney mentioned. It was a little overwhelming to hear all of the accomplishments of the seniors on the panel, but it was also inspiring and encouraging to know that such successful, driven women go to the same school as me. Attending a school that really cares about each and every student really does help in shaping us into well rounded women. We gain a deeper understanding of all kinds of people and gain experience that we may miss out on at other schools.