Hi All!
So this is our second week back after our holiday break. I had an amazing break in which I spent time with family and friends. I am so excited to be back though. My second day back at school, lacrosse fully started. We have our team set, and are looking forward to a great season. Playing a sport at the collegiate level has been an incredibly important part of my time at HWS. I have formed amazing friendships and had the opportunity to gain confidence in my skills as a motivator and player.

This semester, I am taking some incredible classes. This semester more than any other, I absolutely love all my classes. They really pertain to what I want to do after college. I am hoping to become a Nurse Practitioner, and my current classes focus on counseling and mental disorders. Even though I am only two weeks into these classes, I really am taking a lot out of them and look forward to getting even deeper into each subject.

Another amazing aspect about HWS for me is the opportunity to partake in an independent study. This semester, I am working with my advisor to look further into English as a second language both in the United States and in Thailand. This past summer, I taught English on the southern coast of Thailand, and wanted to expand this experience by conducting more research on the topic.

I hope you all are doing well and enjoying these winter months!