June 2018, I can still remember that day when my parents and I decided to pursue my SeniorJune 2018, I can still remember that day when my parents and I decided to pursue my Seniorhigh school at South Mansfield College. At first, I was uncertain if it was the right choice; I wasterrified and worried if I would be able to perform well at school. The first day of school cameimmediately; I was greeted with warm smiles and welcomed wholeheartedly by the whole SMCCommunity, then the days of my stay at SMC passed by and ended.

As an alumna, I am genuinely grateful for my SMC journey not just because of the theoreticalAs an alumna, I am genuinely grateful for my SMC journey not just because of the theoreticalknowledge I have gained but for how they helped me grow as a student, as a citizen, and as anindividual. I would not deny how challenging those years with SMC were; the Speaking EnglishDrive (SED), which I was most concerned about, turned out to be a driving force in discoveringone of my current strengths – eloquence with the English language.

The path that I am currently taking was mainly influenced by the people at SMC. I would haveThe path that I am currently taking was mainly influenced by the people at SMC. I would havebeen on a different one if it weren’t because of my mentors, classmates, and especially myteachers, who have always pushed me to pursue my dreams and aspirations. It was also them who helped me pave the way for my future triumph.

The institution prepared me to surpass life’s obstacles with grit and a growth mindset, and SMCThe institution prepared me to surpass life’s obstacles with grit and a growth mindset, and SMCmade me develop the courage to go beyond what is expected of me.

All the learnings, experiences, and memories I have made at SMC are something I would take onAll the learnings, experiences, and memories I have made at SMC are something I would take onfor a lifetime. I know SMC will always be my home and my school of choice. Anyone can.