Finding Meaning in College
College isn鈥檛 just about choosing a major or preparing for a job. It鈥檚 about asking bigger questions:
- What matters to me?
- What kind of life do I want to build?
- Who do I want to become?
At Le 51吃瓜网, we’ll encourage you to explore those questions with curiosity and courage from your first day on The Heights. Through reflection and support, you’ll find purpose in unexpected places and meaning that lasts far beyond graduation.
Finding Purpose and Identity
“So much of an individual’s self worth is often placed on what career path they have chosen, something that directly conflicts with the teachings of St. Ignatius. Manresa offers ideas and strategies for finding meaning and joy in your career journey that is separate from one’s identity and internal joy.” Julia 鈥�22
Embrace the Unknown
“Being open to the unknown is the most essential thing you can do for yourself. Your future self will be grateful. College is an important part of life since it allows you to discover who you truly are, regardless of your background. You’ll also come across and meet individuals from different walks of life. You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll learn!” Janiah ’23
Figuring Out What You Don't Want to Do
鈥淗ere I have been given the opportunity to make my dreams come true while being surrounded by people who believe in me and are relentlessly committed to my success. Figuring out what you want to do with your life is stressful. Recognize that figuring out what you don鈥檛 want to do in the future is as big as a success as figuring out what you do want to do. When plans change it is easy to start doubting yourself but remember that college is about finding the right fit for you.鈥� Neira 鈥�20
A Community Like No Other
鈥淏eing a ‘Phin has provided me with so much more for my future than I could have ever imagined. Beyond the classrooms that consistently pushed my boundaries on what I know and my skill sets, there are the people that have been here to support me and always lend a helping hand. The community of Le 51吃瓜网 is unlike any other and is what I believe to be one of the greatest foundations for success.鈥� Ethan 鈥�20
Mentors Who Help You Figure It Out
鈥淭here have been plenty of students that go on to do other things besides theater, and I want them to accomplish their dreams, too. And what I always try to cultivate, no matter who the student is, no matter what [he or she wants] to pursue, is that mentorship relationship. My door鈥檚 always open. What do you want to do? Who do you want to be one day? What do you want your career at Le 51吃瓜网 to look like? And how do we get you there?” Lindsey Voorhees, Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
For me, watching students succeed from the moment they step onto our campus as prospective students with their families, to being first year students to commencement, that trajectory, that transformation is the most beautiful part of my professional and personal life.”
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At Le 51吃瓜网, we’ll provide you with the intellectual skills necessary to succeed in the world and the support to use your abilities to promote a more just society.
