“All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.” is a quote that can be used to accurately describe my experience at Alice Lloyd Hall, because it was something that was new, yet frightening in the same instance. However, my overall experience at Alice Lloyd has been truly a positive one, due to the fact that I have had the chance to create new relationships, gain knowledge, and allow myself to grow as a person.
Back in the beginning of my freshman year, I lived in Baits 2 housing along with three random roommates. In my opinion, due to the separated housing style of Baits, it felt impersonal and isolated; unlike Alice Lloyd, where the main aspect I love is the fact that the dorm has a social atmosphere instead. Here, I am able to
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I consider myself an outgoing individual, however I have to force myself to be social due to issues I had in the past. But lately, I find myself opening up more without a conscious effort of doing so. One of the staff members has been helping me with my self – esteem by saying that I should be comfortable with myself and should not compare myself to others. This is by far one of my favorite memories here because I was bullied in the past about my weight and even though I lost it in college there are still underlying issues there. They have slowly helped me through it, and this small thing has meant more than they would ever know to me.
Building a sense of community, learning aspects about school and life, and being true to yourself are all things one should experience by living in Alice Lloyd. I have had a positive experience overall by experiencing a sense of community and friendships by living in here. I am applying for this scholarship because due to unfortunate circumstance with my family I am in desperate need for financial aid. This scholarship would really help assist with my academic career at the University of