Chelsea Williams
Class: Senior Major: Psychology Hometown: Torrington, CT Points of interest: People Helping People; Resident
Assistant for Occum Hall Career goal: Children’s counselor/therapist, perhaps in a developing country
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Taking Responsibility My favorite thing about Eastern is
the availability of the faculty and staff. They are always here to help you
when you need it. The professors are readily available via e-mail, office
hours or staying after class to answer questions. They don’t hold your
hand, but they are there to guide you to take on the responsibility of
turning in those papers and getting the work done.
Something For Everyone
What surprised me most about Eastern was the availability of extracurric-
ular activities on campus. And all of the clubs are run by the students. It’s
easy to figure out what you like to do, and then you can find others who
like the same things. Get to know your surroundings — don’t stay in your
room. Go out and attend campus events and get involved. There is literally
something for everyone.
A Global Perspective
When I first came to Eastern, I thought I wanted to be a clinical psycholo-
gist. Last year, however, I started getting involved in volunteer work. Now
I want to work for a nonprofit organization that helps children. Being
involved with People Helping People has pointed me in that direction. I’d
Amy Gorman ’11 serves a meal at love to go to Africa or to a developing country that has a great need.
Eastern’s Thanksgiving “Day of Giving”
Discovering What Fits
dinner. The event is held annually for
In high school I always wanted to help people and get involved, but I
community residents who are patrons of
couldn’t figure out how to make it happen. Coming to Eastern has allowed
local soup kitchens and other social me to pour my time into
service agencies. Each year, more than 400
the many volunteer proj-
ects that I’m interested in.
people are invited for the special meal.
I can get my hands into a
lot of different things. It
has definitely helped me
grow as a person.
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Eastern students utilize the computer lab in Webb Hall, one of
several computer labs located on campus.
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