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I chose Wichita State University as I have lived here my whole life and felt like this was a good fit. Plus, I am a third-generation legacy student, so WSU already felt like home. When I came here, I immediately knew this was the place for me.
Being involved in SAS has impacted me by not only giving me many of my friends I currently have, and some weddings I will be attending, but also a sense of community inside and outside of WSU. Having the ability to connect with students who are looking for a college, and helping them determine that WSU is the right place for them is what it's all about!
Dr. Parcell impacted me the most. At the time, he was the Chair of the Geology Department and the advisor for my club, The Geology Club. He was not only one of the most understanding professors I have ever had, but also ensured that everyone felt safe for who they were. And if you ever had a late assignment or needed an extension, he was more than willing to accommodate you.
I am sad to be leaving my lovely community here within SAS, but I know it will allow me to continue growing, and continue my education when I get my masters and PhD in the near future, aka next semester.
When I first joined the Student Government Association, I was very scared, but then I realized I have the ability to make such an important impact on the community. I knew that talking to administrators and faculty to get things done would be hard, but it prepared me for failure. And with failure, I learned how to work with and around the problems to still help students in need.
Enjoy your time here and always talk to someone, no matter how you feel the conversation might go. Your professors know you, and love it when you have conversations with them. Other students love it when you can connect with them when you have similar interests. This is a time for growth, in many different ways, and you should always take advantage of that.