At College, it’s all about finding your “nitch”. With so much constant hysteria, belonging to something that brings you immediate happiness can make all the difference.
Coming to college is like entering into another world. Meeting new people, seeing new things, and even hearing new ideas, it’s hard to fit in right away.
American University is no exception. Ranked among the top politically active schools in the nation, people from across the seas or across the country have been forced to discover themselves in a way they never have before.
“There’s a lot of different…interesting people”, says Lauren Heinz, an American University student. But her slight hesitation quickly fades away as she finally comes to the conclusion, “But I like it here”.
A conservative girl from Long Island, Heinz says that it definitely was an awakening to see such a liberal campus. “Everyone was the same on Long Island. We all dressed the same, and for the most part thought the same, but American forces you to think about what you like”.
Getting involved has helped ease the transition for Heinz. Cheering and Club Gymnastics at AU both help bring a happiness she found on Long Island to AU as well.
“There is definitely not as much spirit here”, says Heinz. “But we have definitely seen an increase from last year…well at least at the boy basketball team that is.”
Last year the Boys American University Basketball Team made its debut at the NCAA after finishing in first place in the Patriot League. It was an exciting time for everyone at AU, bringing a whole new sort of spirit to be revealed.
But the men’s basketball team isn’t the only one worth cheering for anymore, as the cheerleaders themselves head into the spotlight. “We are even competing this year for the first time in AU history”, Heinz says of the AU Cheer Squad.
“I’ve definitely changed a lot since I came to AU. I didn’t even realize how much I liked D.C. until I came here”.
Happiness it out there, we just have to find it. And with this happiness comes a whole new way of life.
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