Location with Julia

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Let’s check in with Julia, a senior Marketing Major at Rhode Island College with a minor in the new AI program. A big part of the college experience is finding your people, and that’s exactly what Julia has done. She found a community eager to welcome her in a sisterhood within Greek life. Julia, tell us your story.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, everyone. I transferred to Rhode Island College because it allowed me to be close to home. It has since given me the place where I’m growing academically while also finding my people and my purpose. What I love most about RIC is the community. You’re surrounded by people who generally want to see you succeed, from classmates to professors who know you by name. I’m able to perfectly blend my Marketing major with my minor in Applications AI as I’m learning how AI tools can make marketing more creative and efficient, which is exactly what I wanna do after graduation. Outside of class, I found my squad in Theta Phi Alpha, which isn’t just a sorority, it’s a true sisterhood. We love doing crafts together and hosting deep bonding nights where we can talk and just be ourselves. Every year we walk in the Gloria Gemma 5K for breast cancer awareness, a cause that means so much to us. It’s a kind of bond where no matter what you’re going through, you’re never alone. These are my people for life. Not only is campus life at RIC great, but so is Providence. It’s the creative capital of New England and home to more than 35,000 college students. There are plenty of places to hang out, study and unwind between classes. Our campus feels like its own world, but it’s only five minutes away from the excitement of Downtown Providence and less than an hour from the beach. RIC has shown me how to balance it all: academics, leadership and community. I’ve truly grown into someone who’s confident, driven and ready for whatever comes next, and I get to do it all in this incredible place that feels like home. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– What a journey, Julia. As someone who grew up right next door in Massachusetts, Providence really is one of those best kept secret cities and such a special place to be. We’re so glad you found sisterhood and community here at RIC. Thanks for sharing, Julia.