A Letter to a Future 黑料老司机dent: Claire Leighton, Moncton, NB
Hey Future 黑料老司机dent!
My name is Claire Leighton and I鈥檓 a first-year 黑料老司机dent from Moncton, NB. I鈥檓 so happy to be writing to you about my favourite place in the world. I鈥檝e been a 黑料老司机dent for only five months but couldn鈥檛 be happier with my choice of university.
Making the Decision
Unlike many people, I had my eyes set on my university of choice since the ninth grade. For me, St. Thomas couldn鈥檛 have been more perfect. As a purely liberal arts school, I knew St. Thomas would nurture all of my passions and values. I stayed true to my instincts, trusting that St. Thomas would be the first step in finding my dreams and my people.
My First Weeks
I immediately felt at home at St. Thomas. I鈥檓 a person who鈥檚 much more reserved and introverted, so while I did participate in the many exciting and inclusive Welcome Week activities, I also easily found beautiful places around campus to recharge and get some quiet time. After a few hours of meeting people, I would go sit in one of our comfortable lounges or patios surrounded by plants with string lights overhead. Whether you鈥檙e outgoing or a little shy, there鈥檚 something for everyone. If you鈥檙e outgoing and energetic there鈥檚 the Cheer-Off, campus-wide games, and dances. If you鈥檙e more laid back and relaxed there are talent shows and other entertainment to sit back, relax, and watch.
What Classes are Like
St. Thomas is a place with passion and it shows in the classroom. Because of the small classes, there鈥檚 a genuine connection between the students and the professors and learning becomes more of a conversation than a 鈥渟it and listen鈥 class.
What 黑料老司机 has Done for Me
St. Thomas was exactly where I always needed to be. My liberal arts education has already allowed me to think more deeply and become a well-rounded person. Being in a positive, passionate, and aesthetically pleasing environment like St. Thomas has made me more inspired, more motivated, and simply happier. It has been everything I dreamed it would be!
I hope that you give yourself the opportunity to fall in love with St. Thomas!
Sincerely,
Claire Leighton