By Matthew Sanchez and Adrian Vitale – Social Media Editors

Jonathan Law Class of 2025 graduate Matthew Berendt recently started his freshman year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts where he is majoring in Computer Science and Robotics. 

Berendt said he in enjoying his time in college thus far. 

“It’s been going great so far,” Berendt said. “The terms do go by very quickly, though. I have finals this week.”

Berendt is still involved in track and field just like his days at Jonathan Law. He likes to go on long runs and is still competing against other colleges.

“I’m a member of WPI’s Running Club where we go on daily runs, participate in road races, and compete against other colleges in the 5K or the 8K,” Berendt said. 

What Berendt misses most about Jonathan Law is the sense of community. He also misses all the organizations, clubs, and teams that he was a part of. 

“I think the thing I miss most about Jonathan Law is the people and sense of community,” Berendt said. “The memories I made as a part of organizations such as Band, cross country, and track were some of my favorite moments of high school.”

While Berendt does have some things that he misses about Law, he does have many things that he likes about college.

“My favorite thing about college so far has been making new friends and having a newfound sense of independence,” Berendt said. “You really have to take it upon yourself to get things done and I really like that change of pace.”

Berendt has some advice for the Law Class of 2026. 

“One piece of advice I’d give is that you don’t need to have everything figured out right away upon graduating,” Berendt said. “You still have time to make mistakes and try new things.”