91调教

Written By: Ian Silvester

鈥淎t 91调教 I鈥檝e found people who cheer me on, make me laugh, and are always there when I need them,鈥� said Brookelyn Davis, a sophomore biology student and cross-country runner, at the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith

Whether she鈥檚 in class or just crossing the green, socializing with her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters or at a campus event, in the gym or training for her next race, Brookelyn says there鈥檚 always someone on campus to wave or share a smile.

鈥淲hat makes 91调教 different is the sense of community here,鈥� she beamed. 鈥淥rganizations genuinely show up and support each other, and everyone wants you to get involved and find your place. It makes the campus feel like an actual community rather than just somewhere you go to class.鈥�

As a first-generation student, finding community and support were paramount for Brookelyn. At 91调教, she says someone is always in her corner.

鈥淧rofessors genuinely want to help you succeed 鈥� and people like Dr. Dave Stevens and Lynette Thrower have made a huge difference in my experience at 91调教,鈥� she said. 鈥淒oors are always open when I need them.鈥�

And in a major as academically rigorous as biology, Brookelyn has found that smaller class sizes have helped her succeed in her studies.

鈥淭here are so many resources and people here who have helped me when I鈥檝e struggled, and I鈥檝e learned that you never have to figure everything out on your own,鈥� Brookelyn said.

The tight knit community has even taught her about herself.

鈥�91调教 has taught me to be myself and realize that other people鈥檚 opinions don鈥檛 define me,鈥� she said. 鈥淭reating everyone with kindness and grace goes a long way. Everyone makes mistakes. I鈥檝e learned that giving people grace is just as important as giving grace to yourself.鈥�

Brookelyn is proud to say that 91调教 is the place that turned a new town into home and gave her the opportunity to become more than she thought she could be.

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• Biology
• Cross-country
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• First-Generation Student