Cassandra, Grade 7, speaks candidly to prospective students about her decision to join the Class of 2015, and reveals why her school is simply "better" than the rest!
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Lexi, Class of2010
"Coming from a small school, Ursuline gave me the opportunity
to open many hidden doors and discover interests in realms way beyond my
wildest dreams. Before Ursuline, I was a dancer; I now play field hockey and
ice hockey, two highly aggressive contact sports. In elementary school, I was
once elected to student council; I now serve as President of the Student
Body.
I can honestly state that Ursuline has made my
peers and me the people we are today. I don’t know how they did it. I can’t
explicitly tell you when it happened. All I know is that whatever the magic
secret is has caused sixty-two uncertain twelve-year-olds to become sixty-two
mature, confident young women, who will serve as the leaders of tomorrow. I
know that upon my graduation, I will be able to look back and thank Ursuline
for its gifts, and for the opportunities. Most importantly, I will be thankful for the memories. I had nothing to lose from attending Ursuline, and everything
to gain."
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Katie, Grade 12
"My Ursuline Academy education has benefited me
not only as a student, but also as a young woman. It has given me the
confidence to achieve whatever I set my mind to, from figuring out logarithms
in Pre-Calculus to improving my drive in field hockey. I believe that in
challenging its students with strong academics, Ursuline fosters an incredible
sense of self-confidence and independence, one of the greatest gifts that my
Ursuline education has provided me. Ursuline’s excellent faculty and staff
cultivate this confidence by desiring success for each one of their students. I
have found that when my teachers genuinely believe in me, I cannot help but
believe in myself."
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Hannah, Grade 10
"When
time came for me to make the choice to stay in public school or to apply to
private school, it wasn’t an easy decision for me. I didn’t want to leave my friends, and also did not want to leave
behind everything that I knew. I decided
to apply to Ursuline Academy, and since I was accepted, my experience here is beyond what I
expected. I have support from everyone
around, which has given me more confidence.
The friends I have made are welcoming and encouraging. My study habits are now stronger and I
feel more confident everyday. Teachers at UA give students
more independence, and I feel more prepared for tests, quizzes, essays and class
discussions. I am glad I made the switch, and I am even more
grateful that I can spend the next three years at Ursuline Academy."
The Ursuline Student
"Ursuline Academy has dramatically changed me. I have become simply more: more willing to learn, more willing to lead, more faithful, more curious, more independant. In short, more ready for life."
