By Aislyn McKernan and Madi Black – Social Media Editors-in-Chief

Jonathan Law Class of 2025 graduate Riley Lapham recently started her freshman year at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she is majoring in Pre-Early Elementary Education and Sociology. 

Lapham has had a great transition into her college life. She has adjusted well to her new social and academic lifestyle.

“I’ve adjusted better than I thought and it’s a lot less scary than it seems,” Lapham said. “I was worried about missing home, but I’m so busy it’s hard to have time to miss everything.”

Eastern has had a lot of opportunities for Lapham, and she has been enjoying college so far.

“My favorite part about college is meeting new people and having the opportunity to try new things without any judgment,” Lapham said. 

Lapham has been enjoying her new freedom and lifestyle at college.

“The biggest difference from high school is that the responsibility is on you,” Lapham said. “There’s no one making sure that you get all your work in, so you have to take accountability for your own achievements.”

While happy in her new environment, Lapham still misses home and Law.

“The most difficult change for me has been being away from my family and friends,” Lapham said. “I miss my Law family – the swim and dive team, band, and track team. I also miss the teachers who made school feel like home.”