Student Testimonials
A variety of programs and service create the vibrant campus experience here at Immaculata University (IU). Students are involved in creating their university experience by becoming affiliated with a club or organization, an athletic team, through campus ministry and a variety of other campus leadership opportunities. The out-of-class experience is important and students are encouraged to get involved. Here is what Immaculatan’s are saying about their IU experience.
Alex Hughes-Taylor
Resident Assistant, Cue and Curtain, ,Student Association of Immaculata University, Paintball Club, Greek Life, the Immaculatan,
Lacrosse, Mac Mentors, NSO student leader, Tutoring, Duffy’s Cut Project, Campus Ministry, Peru Service Trip, Intramural sports.
My experience here at Immaculata University has been a great one and I would not trade for anything. Immaculata allowed me to grow as a leader by offering me so many opportunities to get involved and take charge. This past year I was honored to be voted in as the President of the Student Association of Immaculata University, our form of student government. This position allowed me to hold one the highest offices a student can hold on campus. With this new responsibility to the student body I developed, with the assistance of my fellow SAIU officers, a new constitution for our organization. The new SAIU is focused on being a student government that advocates issues on behalf of student body. This leadership opportunity along with my position as a Resident Assistant have taught me great deal about leadership and how to work with others to get goals accomplished. I will miss Immaculata, but I am certain that it has prepared me for anything I might face in the future.
My advice is simple, get involved. The students here at Immaculata University are very friendly and are always looking for more people to be involved. If you have never been a person to get involved try to find at least one club or organization that best fits you. It will enhance your experience tenfold.
Paul McAndrew
Programming Board, Modern Foreign Language Association, Phi Alpha Theta, Campus Ministry, Search I and II Retreats, Freshmen Retreat, Education Council, Teacher Education Sub-Committee, Mascot Team (Mac Pack), Student Admissions Representative, IU Honor Society
My IU Experience has really changed me as a person, both mentally and socially. When I first came to Immaculata from my high school, I was a shy and quiet individual, save for when I was with my closest friends. Also, I really did not step out of my comfort zone often and step up to leadership positions as much as I could have. When I arrived, I immediately clung to one of my acquaintances from high school, and though we are excellent friends today, by no means is she the only one I talk to and hang out with. The catalyst that really took me out of my shell at Immaculata was Novaremus, a retreat for freshmen that I attended at the beginning of my first spring semester. There, I spent some time with and became friends with every single one of the retreats through a weekend of prayer, reflection, and fun. In addition, the leaders who gave the talks, who were upper classmen, gave me some inner momentum to change who I was. Over that weekend, I slowly became a more social person as I began to extend my group of friends. That spark helped me to become more social, learn how to become a leader (I led that same retreat the next year), and made me find the person I am today. Through this and all my experiences at Immaculata, I have learned who I truly am and I have not regretted making my decision to come here ever since.
I think that it is crucial to be involved within the university. I suggest that a new freshman try anything that slightly appeals to their interest. I got involved in stage crew my first semester, and while I did not continue the activity, I put myself out there into the unknown. While many freshmen don’t know the students around them when they arrive, getting involved at Immaculata helps break down the barrier of awkwardness and gets you to know your fellow students. The same thing happened to everyone I know who got involved in at least one activity, so it’s bound to be true for any student who does the same.Video Interview