By Layla Alogna – Staff Reporter

Demi Carrapico, a former Jonathan Law student, is starting her journey at Saint Leo University in Florida where she is majoring in business management.

Carrapico kept active during her high school career, playing varsity soccer and being very active in the Law community. She is continuing her soccer career at Division II St. Leo’s as well.

Carrapico’s schedule is packed, but she finds a way to fit in all her daily activities.

“My schedule starts with a class in the morning,” Carrapico said. “This year, my first class starts at 9:30 and I usually have 2-3 classes a day. Afterward, I have soccer practice with my team for 2 hours, have dinner afterward, and then get study hall hours with my team.”

One of the most important parts of the transition into college is finding a balance. It’s easier for some than it is for others but everyone adjusts eventually.

“It was a hard adjustment at first but after I got into the rhythm of everything, I found that time management will be your best friend and you just have to apply yourself and you will see that things come to you much easier,” Carrapico said.

Carrapico has to take responsibility for her schoolwork now that she has so much independence. 

“My mindset has changed since coming to college because it was a big eye-opener and made me realize how much independence I have now, and that made me not procrastinate anymore and learn how to have time management when it comes to my assignments and things I need to do during the day in order to be successful,” Carrapico said.

Carrapico has been able to create new relationships. She’s become close with her teammates and made new friends around campus.

“I would say my favorite thing about college right now is all the new relationships and friendships that I’ve gotten into while being here, whether it’s from soccer or just people I’ve met on campus, it’s so nice to meet new people,” Carrapico said.

Carrapico credits some of her high school experiences to helping her in college. She can apply some things she’s learned and is also learning new things along the way.

“High school semi-prepared me for college,” Carrapico said. “Some material I have learned or heard about which helps me out in class, but the thing I wasn’t prepared for was the actual workload. People weren’t kidding when they said that college is a lot of work.”

Carrapico is loving college but she misses some of the things she left behind.

“The thing I miss most about Law is the atmosphere,” Carrapico said. “I loved my senior class and being so close with everyone. Having some of the teachers being close to you and understanding what you go through was a really big plus.”