Message from the Student Government President

Hello Bulldogs,

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to further your education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University! Whether you are a brand new freshman or a returning senior, everyone at the Hilltop is ecstatic to have you here! This is such an exciting era as young adults, as what we do in these few years will echo for the rest of our lives. It is up to us to make every day count here at SWOSU, and we could not have picked a better place!

SWOSU is a campus bursting with opportunity for involvement, with clubs such as gaming, theater, intramural sports and greek life. All of these are a chance to enrich your college experience by paving the way for lifelong friendships and making lasting memories. However, these experiences are impossible if you do not put yourself out there. Just remember, one of the best parts of the college experience is that it is a clean slate, and you have everything to gain by getting out of your comfort zone. A great lesson that I have applied to my life is the five seconds principle. That is it only takes five seconds of courage to change your life. For example, it only takes five seconds to shake someone's hand and introduce yourself, or write your name down to volunteer for something. These fleeting moments of courage can snowball until you become someone that is unrecognizable to your old self.

In order to make the most of our time here at SWOSU, we must remember why we are here. Each and every student is making a decision to invest in themselves for the betterment of their lives and community. And the amazing thing about this campus is everyone here wants to see us succeed. From professors, to staff, to fellow students, SWOSU fosters an environment of student success that is palpable across campus. Everyone is only one phone call or email away, and are actively rooting for you on your journey to success. I personally want everyone to know that we are all in this together, and with one courageous decision at a time, we can make this a great year! Go Dawgs!

Jake Estes

President

SWOSU Student Government Association