As I near graduation, I’ve been reflecting on my four years at USM and the sense of belonging I felt from the very start. Keep reading to see how the campus, community, and experiences made it feel like a true home away from home.
As my senior year at the University of Southern Maine wraps up, I’m reflecting on one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience: four straight Little East Conference (LEC) championships with our women’s soccer team. Keep reading to learn how those four championships shaped my perspective on leadership, teamwork, and legacy.
College is often considered a time to be social, make new friends and try new things. But that’s not easy for all students – especially introverts. Keep reading to find out how an introvert can find the right balance on our small, but sometimes-overwhelming campus.
When I first began at the University of Southern Maine, I had already been on a pretty real roller coaster. I graduated high school in 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. I had to put off attending my first college choice, the Fashion Institute of Technology, for a year. When I did go, I quickly realized it was not the right fit. I transferred out, regrouped, and eventually chose USM.