During my first semester at Anna Maria College, as a Nursing Major, I had many new and wonderful experiences. These experiences first began in the classroom. I jumped right into my first semester with six rigorous honors classes. These included English, Psychology and Sciences. All of the professors were widely experienced in their field. My Anatomy and Physiology were both challenging but intriguing, lecture and lab classes pushed me to think and understand different parts of the body. I had to begin to learn about tissues, bones, muscles and how all these systems worked together. This school and its professors have begun to set me up to have the best success possible with hands-on learning and small classes. Outside of the classroom, I am very involved with sports and organizations affiliated with the athletics at Anna Maria as a dual-sport athlete. During the fall, I played on the field hockey team, which helped my transition into the school and met a few of my closest friends. The team also got me involved with different programs around the school and the community. Through the team, we have done volunteer work within Worcester/Paxton as well as just around the school, by being a part of the “Day of Giving” event!I also got involved with the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, which helps put on fundraisers and activities around the school to get students involved and grow our community. Currently in season, I am playing for the Girls Ice Hockey team as a forward. I am so thankful to MV Youth Workforce and its donors to have given me the chance to have these different learning and life experiences and the best school for me. Thank you for the support that will only help strengthen my education at Anna Maria College.