Stories

I woke up on May 1, the decision day, and put on a Fitchburg State sweatshirt. I felt in my heart that this was where I was supposed to be.

One of my best friends came here the year before me, and then Coach (Dean) Fuller ended up giving me a call and invited me to check it out. I met the team and loved the campus.

From the very beginning I loved the opportunity to get to know students and their concerns, and to give voice to their concerns in a productive way.

I really learned that I love to give back when I was at Fitchburg State. It stuck with me, and I’ve continued giving back in my hometown. Fitchburg State University really changed my life.

I had never led something before. This was the first time that people were looking at me, and I had to be in charge. That will help in the classroom, and it was the first step out of my comfort zone.

When you graduate, you don’t just have a degree. I made sure those four years of growth weren’t just academic growth.

I came to Fitchburg State not knowing anyone except for my freshman year roommate. I’ve met lots and lots of people. There is not a time I walk across campus and don't see someone that I know, and I have both Dance Club and Greek life to thank for that.

Leaving law school and going into the workforce, I really leaned on my time in student government and the Board of Trustees. These experiences were really instrumental in giving me the confidence to say, I belong here.

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.

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.