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SHAEEN NASSER
II MA English Language and Literature
To be given the opportunity to reflect on my last 5 years here and to
share my Teresian journey is nothing short of a privilege. When I
stepped into this campus at the age of 18, I was resolved to not enjoy
a single moment of my time here as an undergraduate student. I
imagined that attending an all-girls College would mean that I’d end
up having no fun. I could not have been more wrong. The magical
world reserved for just us here at St Teresa’s is truly unparalleled.
Over my time here, I’ve grown to embrace and thoroughly enjoy living
life the Teresian way, and I am filled with so much pride at being
part of the impeccable legacy of a pioneering educational institution
solely committed to the upliftment of the female community. Within
this amazing haven, women encourage, support and empower
other women, seek opportunities of growth together, rejoice in the
triumphs of their peers, stand in solidarity during hardships, never
let anyone in their fraternity accept defeat, and pledge to prove to
the world that girls truly can do it all and have it all. This College has
taught me that to be a Teresian means to constantly push yourself to
seek new opportunities, to never remain complacent, and to never
say no to even the most bizarre of ideas, because if we put our mind
to it, it can undoubtedly be achieved. It has shown me to question,
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