By Harshitha Kothapalli – News Editor

Former Jonathan Law student Sabrina Lawless recently started college at Salve Regina, majoring in history and playing Division III soccer and basketball. 

Lawless has had to go through many hoops in her transition to Salve. She has had to balance her education, athletic career, and her mental and physical health all at once. However, she has persevered and found a way of life at Salve where she is able to embrace everything that has made her, her. 

“The most important thing is to be able to find a certain balance to everything,” Lawless said. “I spend my time in between classes making sure I have enough rest to be able to go through soccer and basketball practice while also finishing all my schoolwork.”

Lawless has also been able to explore her new environment in Newport, Rhode Island.

“Newport truly is a beautiful area,” Lawless said. “My friends and I like to go to the beach and my roommate and I love to do movie nights together.”

Although Lawless has had a fresh start at Salve there are many things she also misses about Law.

“Something I miss most about Law is the family feel, the teachers and administrators are all wonderful and caring people,” Lawless said. “I miss my coaches and underclassmen friends the most though, of course”

Lawless has developed a new way of thinking and has some big advice for incoming college freshmen.

“My biggest piece of advice is to remember it’s OK to make mistakes, it’s OK to take a break, and it’s OK to feel homesick,” Lawless said. “Mental and physical health is a huge part of this transition and it’s important that it’s not overlooked.”  

Lawless emphasizes how crucial it is to accept change as it comes and to believe that everything happens for a reason.

“I tend to struggle with change a lot, so college was a big step for me,” Lawless said. “But, I always try to find the good in every situation.”