Advice from our graduating seniors

Miranda Lapham, nursing major

If you could tell the underclassman one thing, what would you say? 

“Be patient with yourself, college is a big adjustment from high school. Everything will work out in the way it should.”

What is the best advice you can give someone for finals?

“Don’t cram, that’s the worst thing to do. Focus on key topics and go into the final confident.”

What is one thing you regret not doing here?

“I wish I had gotten involved more on campus. It was a little difficult since I am a commuter, but I definitely wish I had tried to get involved more.”

Have you been at Pitt-Greensburg for all four years? If not, what made you transfer here?

“Yes, I have been here all 4 years, and I am very grateful that I have been!”

What is the best way to choose electives?

“In the nursing major, it is hard to choose any electives since our schedule is jam-packed, but choose electives that fit your best interests and not just if it sounds easy. Also consider your career goals when choosing electives.”

Abby Morrow, senior education major

If you could tell the underclassman one thing, what would you say?

“If I could give one piece of advice to underclassmen: The biggest takeaway I have realized throughout college is that at the end of the day, you are the only person who truly knows yourself and what is best for you as an individual. Advocate for yourself and stick up for yourself! Spend less time thinking about what others think of you, and focus on building relationships and achieving your goals!”

What is the best advice you can give someone for finals?

“Take a week in advance to look over and study the material. Take 30 minutes a day to review, and that will break things up.”

What is one thing you regret not doing here?

“I wish that I had taken more time to go to club meetings, it is important even if you are super busy!”

Have you been at Pitt-Greensburg for all four years? If not, what made you transfer here? 

“Yes, I have been here all four years.”

What is the best way to choose electives?

“Follow your course map, advisors’ advice, but also always ask questions and do what interests you within the possibilities offered.”

Alera Kulcsar, early childhood education major

If you could tell the underclassman one thing, what would you say?

“Take the time to talk to people in your classes. They could end up being ur best friend.”

What is the best advice you can give someone for finals?

“Keep up with your work throughout the semester, so you don’t have to cram all at once.”

What is one thing you regret not doing here?

“I wish I had participated in more events on campus.”

Have you been at Pitt-Greensburg for all four years? If not, what made you transfer here? 

“No, I switched from FGCU, I decided that I wanted to live at home & I loved commuting!”

What is the best way to choose electives?“Choose things that you may not have usually chosen, you might end up loving something you never thought you would!”