Student Gives Insight Into the Support That Helped Her Succeed
By Jayden Hooper | Observer Contributor
Photo by Betsy Torres
Rebecca Schlier, 22, from Westminster, is a Graphic and Interactive Design (GID) major and is completing her last semester here at MWCC. She spoke about the struggles of being a student while also coping with mental illnesses, and how she has received support here at the Mount.
Schlier explained the difficulty of juggling homework, daily tasks, and mental illnesses. On bad days, finding the motivation to attend school seems impossible. She feels as though her anxiety and depression hinder the work she does for her graphic arts class.
She expressed her gratitude to the teachers, friends, and the GID club here at the Mount for providing her with the support she needs. She recalls a time when she was having a particularly challenging day and had overdue assignments in her coding class. Her teacher took notice and spoke with her, without judgment, about how she was doing.
Schlier was previously a dual enrollment student and said, “that feeling of support hasn’t changed from being a high schooler to being an adult here, it’s the same kind of support. It doesn’t matter what age you are or who you are.”
Despite having to balance schoolwork, depression, and anxiety, she has managed to achieve some great feats. Her artwork was displayed in a showcase that was part of the GID program and she has been the secretary of the GID club for the past 2 semesters.
Schlier is currently in a portfolio class that allows her to work directly with a client. She is partnering with the Agricultural Commission in Westminster to create a homepage for them.
She is hoping to submit more work to be displayed and is thankful to have the opportunity to work with clients and expand her resume and experience. She revealed that although she is sad to be leaving the Mount, she is excited for what the future holds and for the opportunity to apply what she has learned.
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