 So coming into college and specifically ECSU I had quite a few expectations about what I'd learned as a biology major I didn't have much experience in laboratories So I really wanted to get that hands-on experience learn about different careers in my majors different paths that I could take And all those expectations were met and exceeded especially as I've had the opportunity to participate in research programs However, I did not have the expectation of learning through opportunities like student leadership So I've had lots of personal growth and personal development and professional development through those opportunities And that's been the greatest but most rewarding surprise My first day on campus was an interesting one immediately walking on the yard. I was approached by several frets different fraternity people wanting to see if I was interested on What year I was with GPI transferred in with if I was eligible to even attend interest meetings and things like that met a lot of Football players basketball players and cheerleaders as well and just mingle with a lot of people It was very interesting to know that I'll be living in in the same area with these people opposed to having to commute back and forth The school when I was at the community college So it was a very interesting experience something different to be living on campus. I Decided to come to ECSU because it was a smaller campus And they have many different clubs and organizations for me to join such as marching band and ROTC