This semester at the
GSEC
I made the best friends that I could ever ask for. I was
constantly supported and loved. I had a kick ass time and felt like I made a
difference. So many things in my life have changed and improved because of the
GSEC. Activism and feminism has consumed so much of my life and I love it. I
have learned so much about team work and responsibility. This semester at the
GSEC I met people who I consider to be a part of my family. I fought the
patriarchy and stood up for so many things I used to be afraid of standing up
for. I realized that there are way more important things than running. This
semester at the GSEC I felt like I mattered, I felt like stuff happened because
of me. I did so many things I’ll never forget and met people I’ll never forget.
This semester at the
GSEC:
Was a huge learning process for me. I learned what
I’ve been wanting to learn for many years. I learned to say the word
“masturbate” out loud. I learned why slut shaming is bad. I learned its okay to
have a sex life, and to talk about it. I learned that consent is extremely
important. I learned that rape and sexual assault are big issues. I learned
that talking about it help heal. I learned that having a safe place and
open-minded, non-judgmental people to talk to has helped me in many, many ways.
I learned that sex and gender are different. I learned what trans means. I
learned that GSEC has changed the way I see the world and myself and that I’m
really said to leave. Lastly, I learned that condoms aren’t vegan!
This semester at the
GSEC…
I met the most amazing group of people. I feel that I could
be myself and apply all the things I have learned to an organization that
appreciated them. I was able to be part of a group and develop more confidence
about the things I believe in and work towards. I was able to be myself and
through being myself include myself in an organization that thrived off of
that. I was able to express my thoughts and work towards being the person I
always wanted to be. This semester is something that changed my life for the
better and something I will remember and use in the future towards wherever it
propels me to go next. I am sad it is ending but happy for what I experiences
in this year.
This semester at the
GSEC…
I didn’t know what to expect. Entering a room filled with
strangers, I didn’t know that I would exit with new friends. I learned so much
about the world around me and about myself. I learned that the world can be a
cold and heartless place where people are unknowingly socialized to subjugate
or be subjugated. There are people who would rather turn away from those in
need than help their fellow human because that’s the way it is. I learned that
by talking too much, I’m not only a bother, but keeping others from talking.
But I also learned that there is a lot of good in the world,
those who want to help and love one another despite our differences.
I learned that there are good people who can love me, no
matter how much I talk.
I made friends at the GSEC, and I’m so happy to have been
here.
This semester at the
GSEC
This semester at the GSEC I have exceeded what I thought I
was capable of in terms of building relationships, organizing events, and
staying connected. This semester I have had the honor of getting to know 16
amazing activists, each of which has inspired me in a different way. This
semester has made me so happy and has become more important and time consuming
that many other things. This semester has made me sad for the time I can no
longer say I work at the GSEC. This semester has challenged me to be a better
more aware person, and to be a better ally to marginalized communities within
the Queer community. This semester has taken me out of my comfort zone, has
brought me incredible joy, and will never leave my heart. Never before have I
had so much respect for a group of my peers or been so proud to be a part of
something.
This semester at the
GSEC
I learned that being comfortable to speak your mind is #1
priority in activism. If you can’t, something is wrong. At the GSEC I have made
friends that are both amazing, and incredibly empowering. I have also
discovered that I am both more flexible and more conservative that I thought.
At the GSEC I have learned about procrastination, time management, and a lot
about poster making. This semester I pushed myself and utilized the things I
have learned in the outside experiences to deal with things in the office. This
semester at the GSEC I experienced love, inspiration, beauty, frustration, full
of anger, my potential and discovered what I want in life.
This semester at the
GSEC…
Was my first semester at Chico. This semester at GSEC, I
expanded my horizons to points that were limitless. I learned and I contributed
and I participated and I engaged. I became active on campus, this semester at
the GSEC, this semester at the GSEC, this semester of my freshman year. This
semester at GSEC, I shook Eve Ensler’s hand. I saw Carol Queen in the flesh and
I saw a different person in the mirror. This semester at the GSEC, I met some
of the most amazing people in my life, who I will hold close to and cherish for
the rest of my life. This semester at the GSEC, I learned that I am no longer a
girl but a young woman and I must empower myself as a young activist to empower
others. This semester at the GSEC was the greatest thing to ever happen to me
by meeting all of you.
This semester at the
GSEC has been the best decision I’ve made during the last 4 years here. I
had so many amazing experiences that I would have never had without the GSEC.
Probably the most amazing part of my internship was watching my own
transformation into becoming a strong empowered woman that has learned not to
take shit from anyone, but I also realized how privileged and thankful I am to
be in this space. This experience with all of you beautiful, strong, unique,
passionate women (and Remo) has changed my life and I will be forever thankful
for these moments.
This semester at the
GSEC
I met new friends some of which I want to hang out with
every day forever. I learned a lot, not just about theory but also a lot about
myself through my activism and experiences. I learned how to not be afraid to
voice my beliefs, even to my family members. I learned that I deserve a better
society to live in than the one I live in now. I learned that I have the power
and tools to create that society.
This semester at the
GSEC…
I grew. I grew and I grew and I grew. I found a place that I
love most of all, a safe haven. I now have something to strive for – an
ultimate goal. I always knew I wanted to get into activism, but now I know what
I want that to look like. I am happy here. I have become better through this
internship. Thank goodness. This has all been worth it, the stress, the long
hours, lack of sleep. I’m blessed. Too bad I waited so long. What was I
thinking? Now I know I can go further. Mt limitations are where I set them.
Fuck the patriarchy. Fuck it! I’m feminist as fuck. I am an ally. I love the
GSEC. I’m sorry it has to end but I’m happy it began J
This semester at the
GSEC…
I cannot even believe the amazing people I’ve met. They are
unreal. They have all been so wonderful and supportive and passionate and
caring and they inspire me. I try every day to be a better person and I love
being surrounded by people who push me to do that. I have come to care about
the friends I’ve made here so much and that is probably the most valuable thing
I have gained in my life from this. God it has been such a stressful semester.
I’ve pushed myself harder than I have in a long time and I am so burnt out. But
it was all worth it. GSEC is my safe place. I feel comfortable there. I feel
like what I do is important and I am so appreciative of every single experience.
