My Last-First Semester: A Short Reflection

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff

Since I am graduating in May, this will mark my last first semester at RSC. This led me to reflect on my time here at Sage and also about the future and what I hope it will bring me.

The first thing that ran through my head is where did the time go? I remember my first day at Sage like it were yesterday. I walked into my first class ever-Psychology 101 scared, nervous, and sweaty palms. I asked myself, Where do I sit? Do I still have to take notes? These were some serious questions that I needed to find out and find out quickly! I wasn’t even sure how to use a syllabus! Looking back, the time I have spent at Sage has been very valuable to me. I took a work-study job at the Office of Communications my freshman year and was able to make contacts that will last a lifetime. I also was able to learn the ins-and-outs of how the higher education system works. This was all while earning money! In the summer before my final year at Sage, I learned how Sage handles large groups that want to use our campus for events. I learned this through Christine Cowieson, the director of the Office of Conferencing and Events. Both jobs at Sage have taught me valuable life experiences that I will take with me the rest of my life. My life has also been touched by certain professors. After taking Sociology 101 in my sophomore year, I enjoyed the material and the teacher so much, that I decided to declare a minor in Sociology. Now, I will be graduating in May with a degree in Communications and a minor in Sociology.
I can not thank my professors and the staff I have worked with enough. I am happy to have had the opportunities and experiences at Sage. I’d like to leave some thoughts and advice for the new class. My advice would be that when you’re a new student, take advantage of the opportunities around you. Sage has a lot to offer, but you can’t just let them pick you, you have to go out and find them yourself. People are always here to help you at Sage; you’ll never be alone!

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1. Elizabeth Johnson Says:
   December 9th, 2011 at 5:31 pm

   Sam, I love this.
   I agree, even through all the ups and downs, Sage has been an amazing experience for me as well.
   

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