“My biggest lesson learned so far at GCU is to never be afraid to ask for help. Everyone is here to support each other.”

2023 Social Sciences graduate Esme Allen shares her insight into life at GCU and life after graduating from university.

I chose to study at GCU because…

I chose to study at GCU because of the opportunities for personal and intellectual growth it presented, while being immersed in the heart of Glasgow City.

The most important aspect of my university experience has been…

The most important aspect of my university experience has been navigating the uncertainties of COVID-19 and embracing hybrid learning. It had equipped me for a world of work beyond the classroom.

My biggest lesson learned so far is…

My biggest lesson learned so far at GCU is to never be afraid to ask for help. Everyone is here to support each other.

I’m proud to be part of the University for the Common Good because…

I’m proud to be part of the University for the Common Good because I have wholeheartedly embraced its values of integrity, creativity, responsibility, and confidence, allowing them to shape and guide my journey, both academically and personally.

I get my inspiration from…

I get my inspiration from my grandfather who was a microbiologist as Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana. He told me to never give up my dreams.

My next steps look like…

My next steps will be setting up my own business. Using this drive to travel and experience as much as I can!

You are most likely to bump into me…

You are most likely to bump into me on a train heading to my next destination!

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