Junior, Emily Lauziere, believes that every day that she spends on Cabrini’s campus is a day that is setting her up for quite a future. When she was asked to reflect on her past and present moments at the college, she was excited to share everything she could.
“I really like the atmosphere on campus, everyone is so nice and very welcoming. The first time I visited campus I felt like I belonged and after two years here, this place has really become a second home to me,” Lauziere said. “The campus is the perfect size because you get to develop great relationships with professors but yet you meet new people every day. I also really enjoy attending all the campus events, there’s always something to do. Big Prize Bingo is one of my favorite events, even though I have yet to win anything.”
Lauziere’s major is elementary education with special education, as well. Although she is almost complete with her major work, she often wonders if she chose the right career path for her.
“Last year, I went to my advisor and told him I wanted to switch to secondary education but I was unable to do so. Cabrini doesn’t offer special education for secondary education so I stuck with elementary education as my major,” Lauziere said. “If I still wanted to proceed with special education in secondary education, I would have to stay an additional year at Cabrini.”
With Lauziere staying in her original major, she has something to be very proud of. Every semester she has attended at Cabrini, she has received a 4.0 GPA.
“It’s my biggest accomplishment here. With a busy schedule like mine, sometime it is very hard to stay on track with schoolwork and be able to focus. I feel that at times I juggle a lot of things,” Lauziere said. “Being able to achieve a 4.0 every semester is a great accomplishment for me because it shows how hard I work throughout the school year to achieve good grades for my future.”
Lauziere has a lot going for her with her great GPA and a busy schedule.
She has definitely had on her regrets while being at Cabrini and has some things she would of done differently.
“Well last year I was having huge second thoughts about being at Cabrini. I applied to Temple University and was accepted as a transfer student. I visited the campus. I loved it. I was all set to go,” Lauziere said.
After finally deciding to stay at Cabrini she had some other regrets about the clubs or activities she was previously involved in. “I think my biggest regret at Cabrini would be quitting the soccer team.
This year I have a lot a responsibilities as well as a big workload with my classes,” Lauziere said. “I am very busy and had to prioritize my schedule to make sure I could get my schoolwork done and handle my Resident Assistant position while working for Admissions and Wawa. I loved playing soccer for Cabrini, but I honestly just did not have any time to fit it in.”
College can be a pretty stressful four years. With classes, projects, clubs, sports, work and a social life, things can get pretty hectic at times. But underclassmen, do not worry. Lauziere had some advice to students worrying about if they should get involved.
“My advice to underclassmen is just to get as involved around campus as possible. Be open to trying new things and just really put yourself out there. You get what you put into your college experience so make it the best,” Lauziere said.
“Take advantage of every opportunity but most importantly, don’t forget to have fun because the years really so fly by so fast.”
Go out for a sports team or strive to achieve a high GPA. Cabrini College is where to be to do something extraordinary.
