Our Stories

Fitchburg State is somewhere I’ve really peaked, so far. I’m going to miss being involved in so much on campus, and how it let me get to know so many people and learn so much.

I liked the people in SGA, and I loved the work. I’ve never been the person to needlessly complain. I like to do something about it.

If I’m there, I’m going to put 110% effort in, and we’ll see what happens. My mindset is, we’re already here, we might as well make the most of it. 

I’ve been super-disciplined. Running, going to practice and going to the meets puts me in a mindset of working to be successful. If I have time to go on a 10-mile run, then I should have time to do an hour or two of homework. I make sure everything balances out.

It’s a great fit, I’m a member of that community, and we exist among each other and support each other.

One of my English assignments was to write two poems at the end of our semester. I didn't know what to write. After the class, I ended up reading books and enjoying them more, even poetry.

I spent my whole first month weighing different majors, and seeing my options. Students should try to experience other things.

By studying languages, you can communicate across cultures, and you can understand more. The more you learn, the better.

Studying philosophy definitely helped me analyze the different dimensions of a problem. Philosophy is a concept that can be applied to real-life issues. It’s not a book sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

In its 20 years of operations, the CIC has helped build and support world language programs, created opportunities for students and faculty to study abroad, and sustained a rich series of programs to entertain and enlighten residents of North Central Massachusetts.