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First-Year 򽴫ý: Words to Live by From Pace Student Leaders

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August 13, 2024
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Making the leap to college is a big transition for anyone, so several of 򽴫ý򽴫ýs student leaders recently shared their best advice for first-year students. Here򽴫ýs what they had to say about getting involved and finding your place as a Setter:
 

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򽴫ýAlthough it may take some time, with patience you򽴫ýll find your people, along with staff who will support you and nurture your Pace Setter spirit!򽴫ý  

򽴫ýSimone Cheatom 򽴫ý26
BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs and Commercials 

򽴫ýPace is the vehicle to your dreams. Remain patient and steadfast in pursing things that interest you most and remember that growth is not always linear; there is no harm in taking a step back to take another two forward. The trade-offs you make in securing your future will eventually be reciprocated if you are consistent. You are the best return on your own investment!򽴫ý 

򽴫ýGeorge Davis 򽴫ý25 
BBA/MBA in Finance and Business Analytics

"As newcomers, it's natural to feel a bit uncertain, but I'm here to reassure you, everything you need is within reach. Step out of your comfort zone, explore our campus, engage with clubs and organizations, and embrace new experiences... Remember, support is always available. Pace is brimming with opportunities, and it's your time to seize every single one." 

򽴫ýNicholas Diaz 򽴫ý26 
BS in Digital Journalism

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"This year is going to have its ups and downs, but with the support from the Pace Community, you򽴫ýll feel connected and grounded in no time. There is so much kindness on campus, from your peers, to your advisors, to your teachers. Make friends with the dining staff and security by saying a quick 'hi' when you pass through. Soon, they򽴫ýll know you by name.򽴫ý 

򽴫ýIshika Naik 򽴫ý27 
BA in Women's and Gender Studies

򽴫ýMake the most of your time here at Pace, go to events, eat at the dining hall when you򽴫ýre too lazy to cook dinner, take advantage of all of the resources you have around you! Your time here is what you make it, so make it something great! Explore your major and interests and be sure to have a can-do attitude, because it can only lead to greatness!" 

򽴫ýSasha Palmer 򽴫ý25 
BS in Public Relations

򽴫ýPace is very diverse and has a great community! Come to the Center for Student Engagement to find more information on how to get involved. Pace Athletics is another great way to get connected. Come out and support all of the teams by attending a game.򽴫ý

򽴫ýMike Tales 򽴫ý27 
BA in Communications and Media Studies

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