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Going to any college is an exciting and also frightening time for students. Many people wonder whether they will fit into any group or whether they will find a sense of belonging. I also had these questions whirling around in my head before I started Saint Joe's University. I also commuted to campus during my freshman year so I felt that I would have a harder time fitting in. However, I soon realized that becoming a part of the sju community was not nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be.

During my first few weeks at SJU I began to make friends with all different types of people, something that I did not have the opportunity to do in high school. I never thought that those fears I had at the beginning of the semester would subside so quickly. I had thoughts that I would not fit in especially because I was commuting, but I felt as though I lived there because of the welcome that I received from my new-found friends.

So to those who feel that it takes your entire college experience to find that group you fit in with, I want to let you know that that is not the case at SJU. While every person is different and needs to find that college that fits their personality and needs, I, personally found that sense of belonging at SJU, and feel it is my duty to ease any doubts that future students may have about finding their place at SJU. With the mix of support from friends and teachers at SJU it was easy for me to feel welcome within the first weeks of freshman year and hope that those who want to attend SJU will have the same reaction.

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