{"id":3202,"date":"2017-01-16T00:18:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T05:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/?p=3202"},"modified":"2017-01-16T00:18:20","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T05:18:20","slug":"thoughts-graduating-senior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/2017\/01\/16\/thoughts-graduating-senior\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts from a Graduating Senior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Julie Dieffenbach is a winter graduate of Grove City, graduating in three and a half years, rather than four years. She is a Psychology major with a Business minor.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you graduate early?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I completed several heavier semesters, with 18 credits, rather than the normal 16 credits. In addition, I took a few intersession courses, which are courses that are offered in between the fall and spring semesters. I was surprised at how easy the process was to complete all of my required classes. The intersession courses were easily integrated into my normal schedule. I am glad that I was able to graduate early, because it saved me money and also allows me to get into the real world faster. I am extremely excited to get a job and enter into adulthood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3249 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie.jpg\" alt=\"julie\" width=\"276\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/12\/julie-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some of your favorite things about Grove City?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I love my friends. Many of them I met three years ago, on my freshmen hall, and we are still extremely close today. In addition, I was able to be a part of Young Life, which was an awesome opportunity and ministry experience. I was a leader at Sharon Middle School, and was able to make many close friends within the community of Young Life. I also like how my relationships and opportunities helped me grow closer to God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What was your favorite class that you took at Grove City? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My favorite class was Wellness Promotion and Programming. It is an Exercise Science class that I just took as an elective, but it turned out to be one of my favorite classes that I have ever taken! The class was taught by Professor DiDonato and taught me so much about leadership and good communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your plans for the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m moving back home to Downington, PA. I plan on continuing my ministry with Young Life there. I eventually want to be a guidance counselor at a high school or middle school. I&#8217;m excited for what the future holds, but am still sad to leave Grove City\u00a0College. It is definitely a bitter-sweet transition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Julie Dieffenbach is a winter graduate of Grove City, graduating in three and a half years, rather than four years. She is a Psychology major with a Business minor. How did you graduate early? I completed several heavier semesters, with 18 credits, rather than the normal 16 credits. 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