Message from the Student Government President

Dear Fellow Bulldog,

Let me begin by welcoming you to Southwestern Oklahoma State University! No matter where you are in your college career, whether that be transfer, returning or freshman, I am so thrilled to have you here on the hilltop. I want to offer you some advice and encouragement as you walk into the next season of life. Your experience here will largely be determined by what you make of it!

If there was one piece of advice I could offer you, it would be this; don’t waste it. Even if you are just starting out your college journey, be mindful of the opportunities you have in front of you. This is your time to be bold, to try something new or take a risk. Do not be afraid to sit with a stranger in Duke’s Diner, join a club, or sign-up for an intramural. For past students, these are a few of the many ways they have made lifelong friends. If your whole day only consists of sitting in your dorm room and going to class, it will be difficult to have an enjoyable college experience. However, I promise you that if you are willing to put in the effort to get involved, you will leave college with some of the best memories of your life.

Luckily, finding like-minded individuals is not difficult on the hilltop. This university has 90+ clubs and organizations that make it simple and easy to get involved. All of our clubs and organizations range from things like leadership and networking all the way to scuba diving.  If you are an overachiever with a passion for leadership and you wish to see palpable change at SWOSU, the Student Government Association would love to have you as a senator.

Above all else, please know you are not alone. The reality is, many of your fellow bulldogs are in the same shoes as you. Everyone is still trying to figure things out. Just know that the administration, faculty, staff, and your fellow bulldog students will always be here to come alongside you and support you in whatever challenge you may face.

Lastly, if you ever need someone to sit with at lunch, some halfway-decent advice, encouragement, assistance in your biology concepts class, or just a friend, please know that I will always be here to support you. My biggest wish for you is that you will find success here on the hilltop, and I will walk alongside with you every step of the way.

I hope you've found encouragement through the words written in this message, and I am so excited to see the ways you will impact SWOSU in the years to come. Good luck this year and Go Dawgs!

Landry P. Freeman

President

SWOSU Student Government Association