Class of 2022 First Impressions
/First-year students comment on their experience during O-Week
On September 1, StFX welcomed the class of 2022. For most of these students, coming from across Canada and the world, this was the first time they’d set foot on the StFX campus. First impressions are pretty important, so this week, I decided to see what kind of impression our campus is making on this year’s newcomers! Here’s what they have to say:
“My impression of StFX so far is amazing. Everybody here is so friendly and welcoming, especially the upper years, and it has been a ton of fun doing all the X-Fest activities with my house.”
- Jacob Koep, Engineering
“It’s only been a day and a half but I already know I made the right choice coming to X. I’ve already met some amazing people, had some bomb food, done so many fun things and I know there’s way more to come! Everyone has been super welcoming and kind, and really helpful with showing me around! I look forward to making a difference in the X community, finding myself and being a part of such a great experience!”
- Olivia Conrad, Nursing
“Antigonish seems to have A LOT of spirit! A little rough at the beginning trying to make friends, but I hope it will pick up soon. Small campus so it’s easier to travel to classes. Shout-out to O-Crew for being so helpful.”
- Mark Carroll, Music
“My first impression of StFX has been a memorable one. The orientation week activities were so fun, I got to meet so many new people and my first few classes were amazing! I look forward to the rest of the year as well as the years to come!”
- Olivier Charles, Human Kinetics
“My first impression of StFX is that it is an extremely inviting and friendly community. Everyone is very approachable and easy to talk to!”
- Mackenzie LeVernois, Chemistry and Business
“People here have been so amazing, I’ve known people here for what? Four days? And they are so compassionate and wonderful, kind. I had a panic attack on my second day here and my roommate who I barely know talked me through it the whole time. People in classes I barely know will always talk to me and invite me to sit with them and talk to them. This place is a wonderful community full of empathetic people who truly truly care about you!”
- Anonymous
“X already feels like I’m at home. Everyone here already feels like family and the environment makes me eager to learn!”
- Adrianka Forrest
“The school is awesome, felt like home instantly. The students and professors are welcoming. One or two professors were strict, but for the most part they were good.”
- David W., Business & Emily D., Business
“Campus is nice and super clean. Everyone is kind too. Classes are fun and the professors aren’t scary which is good.”
- Eryn Reader
“I’m impressed by how welcoming the community is on campus. From the upper year students to the professors, everyone has each other’s backs.”
- Jem McDonald
“I feel like all first year students are blessed to be on this friendly campus.”
- Isaac Tait
