Ashma Henry | Computer science graduate

One word: fulfilling.

“I use this word as in most cases individuals don’t know their own strength until strength is the only thing you can rely on to get through the semester. These past years have definitely pushed me past what I thought was my limit, allowing me to develop the abilities and characteristics that I assumed were dormant: fulfillment not only in the educational field but also as it pertains to being well rounded. Joining different organizations and working with different personalities has definitely changed my perspective of life and I will always value this experience.”

Jocelyn Miranda | Business administration graduate

One word: worried.

“I chose the word worried, because I have always been the type of person to know what comes next and who always has a plan, but graduating was really the last part of my life that I truly had planned for. I’m not sure what the future holds, and it’s kind of intimidating to not know what comes next especially with everything going on right now in the world.”

Yelena Nemchen-Rueda | Exercise physiology graduate

One word: excited.

“There is so much more to explore in this world, and I will finally be able to have a weekend to do whatever I want and not spend it doing homework and getting the assignments done.”

Yelena Nemchen-Rueda | Exercise physiology graduate

One word: excited.

“There is so much more to explore in this world, and I will finally be able to have a weekend to do whatever I want and not spend it doing homework and getting the assignments done.”

Ramon Rueda | Exercise physiology graduate

One word: motivation.

“I think that now I have sufficient knowledge as well as experience to share with children as I want to teach high school and coach track and field.”

Alexis Walsh | Nursing graduate

One word: accomplished.

“I’ve worked really hard to get to where I am at today, and this achievement just solidifies that all the struggles were worth it!!”

Brendan Wynne | mass communication graduate

One word: lackluster.

“Don’t get me wrong, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be done, but I didn’t realize that March 11 was the last day I was going to see most of my classmates, you know? I didn’t realize that the whole world would suffer a pandemic, or that my graduation would be null and void.

“I didn’t get the chance to make the documentary that I had intended, but I got to make something very different and unique in its place. So, I am also grateful.”

Hannah Mattinson | Education graduate

One word: excited.

“I know that’s corny and about as basic as can be but I’m ready for the next step in life. I had a great time at MSU but I think I’m ready to move on and start what I’ve been preparing for. We’re leaving Wichita Falls and getting jobs and it’s exciting to have this huge change and to keep moving forward.”

Javier Fuerte | Sport and leisure studies graduate

One word: proud.

“[I chose proud] because I am a first-generation Hispanic student and it brings me and my family a ton of emotions and overall feeling of pride to be able to have achieved this goal.”

Sarah Glawe | Education graduate

One word: excited.

“While I am sad about leaving MSU, I can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds!”

Jernelle Baptiste | Management information systems graduate

When I think of graduation, I think of the word accomplishment.

Being the eldest sibling and a first generation student, I felt compelled to do well. I wanted to be a great role model for my siblings. I wanted to show them that they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.