College is the best years of your life, people say, and maybe that’s true and maybe it’s not but regardless, it doesn’t change the fact of how happy I am to have chosen to spend my four years at Endicott. As this semester comes to a close and graduation draws closer, I am reminded again and again of everything that makes me such a #GratefulGull.

1. Quality Friendships

I've made some of my best friends here over my four years.

2. Amazing Internships

While studying at Endicott, I've had not one but three awesome internship opportunities.

3. Gorgeous Campus

My backyard is literally the ocean.

4. Study Abroad

Best four months of my life, to be honest.

5. Access to Boston

Coming from a small town in a small state, it's been such a blessing to live only 35 minutes from Boston.

6. Hands-On Classes

Most classes here boast engaging discussions which is great. Plus my photography classes give students access to professional equipment that we otherwise might never get to use (for free). My photography classes give students an opportunity to be creative as well!

7. Friendly Professors

When I was first applying to college, I heard about professors who knew your name and I knew that I wanted that. Endicott Professors not only know your name, but know your writing and learning style.

8. Welcoming Community

Everyone is so friendly on campus, whether it be holding doors or even just smiling in passing.

9. On-Campus Events and Speakers

Part of being on campus means you get access to great guest speakers from authors and editors of magazines to scientists.

10. Housing

While housing selection is always a super stressful time of year, the options that Endicott has are actually great. This year I'm living in an on-campus apartment with four of my best friends!

While I'm so excited (and nervous) to graduate, I am also sad to leave this little nest I've called home for four years.