Brigit's Journal

A Story of Belonging: Brigit O'Connell '27

Each student's journey at Holy Cross is unique. After arriving on campus, emotions can range from the excitement of starting something new to the sadness of leaving something familiar behind and everything in between. It may take time to feel like they belong. So we’ve asked our students: when was the moment you fell in love with Holy Cross?                  

Brigit O’Connell ’27 shares how her “Nature of Worcester” Montserrat – Holy Cross’ unique first-year living learning experience – allowed her to explore the city Holy Cross calls home and connect with her classmates.

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Brigit and her class on a field trip in the woods
Brigit O’Connell ’27 and her Montserrat class “The Nature of Worcester” on a field trip with Professor Sarah Luria.
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Brigit and her class in the Green Hill neighborhood of Worcester
Brigit and her Montserrat seminar classmates learn more about Worcester and its history.