Lauren FratoOnline Social Work
Enjoy the journey, because it is amazing to see the things you can do when you are determined!
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After immersing themselves in a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic traditions of social justice and intellectual inquiry, Ursuline grads go on to make the world more.

Don't take our word for it. These students and grads tell you -- in their own words -- why they chose Ursuline, how Ursuline has helped them build a career, and what they strive for now. Their motivations, their career paths and their dreams for the future are all different. Their love for Ursuline is pretty similar.
Enjoy the journey, because it is amazing to see the things you can do when you are determined!
My education from Ursuline helped me land my dream job!
Ursuline was a school I always wanted to attend as a little girl.
My education at Ursuline has helped me to understand new areas of business and helped narrow my desired...
You can do it, and you are worth it!
Don’t give up.
I will receive a promotion at my current job.
Stay focused on your end goal.
Ursuline made me feel like, “hey, I can do this!”
Start and don’t stop until you are finished! You will finish.
Always challenge yourself.
My education from Ursuline has helped me to grow.
It has developed me further as a professional and helped me step out of the box while viewing the world...
The nursing program is both challenging and thoughtfully designed to shape you for success, providing a...
We as nurses from Ursuline are the healing hands that people seek in desperate times.
Ursuline was a good fit for me both academically and athletically.
Ursuline shaped me into a better leader.
Ursuline expanded my vision of what I thought I could do.
Ursuline helped me gain the confidence I needed to choose a career path.
The Humanities Program helped me find my voice.
Your involvement as a student nurse is more important than you think.
My Ursuline education struck me like a bolt of energy, enlightenment, and ambition.
My Ursuline education inspired me to pursue law school.
My student-teaching experience made me the teacher I am today.
I come from a long line of Ursuline educated women.
I was encouraged to push my educational limits while still being afforded guidance and assurance I was on...
This is a program that allows a student to explore the dynamic Cleveland culture while becoming a young...
William Svoboda has been named president/principal of Trinity High School in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
The program offered here is personalized and perfect!
You have so many more opportunities from an English degree than even I ever thought possible.
An education in English or the humanities at Ursuline is beneficial no matter what career path you follow...
My academic advisor made a world of difference. She was always an email or phone call away and always...
I can use the skills and knowledge I have learned at Ursuline to advance in my career.
I can't think of anyone along my path that hasn't been encouraging.
If you thrive in a more personalized learning environment, where diversity of all kinds is respected...
There’s really been a focus here on the quality of your work, not so much the quantity of it.
Ursuline has exposed me to advanced nursing careers and has opened my eyes to continuing my education...
I was able to get a job that I love and that is also in my field so quickly after college.
Ursuline chose me. My professors saw potential in me I didn't realize was there.
I like to think that my devotion to patients partly stemmed from Ursuline's core values!
I was able to make lasting relationships and create a foundational voice for myself in the field of...
My education and field placement have prepared me for a future I used to only dream about.
I can be an advocate for oppressed populations and work to change social policies.
Ursuline was truly the best decision for me.
From the first moment I stepped onto campus, I had the feeling it was exactly where I needed to be.
Ursuline helped give me a measure of confidence which brought me closer to understanding myself.
Ursuline helped me develop an awareness of spirituality and clarify my personal and professional values.
Ursuline College instilled in me that hard work and ambition will allow you to reach your goals.
Ursuline has opened many avenues for me.
The high standards set by Ursuline have taught me to set the bar high for myself.
I am here to testify that dreams do come true.
Ursuline is helping to shape me into a well-rounded nurse, the best nurse that I can be.
I wanted a school that was close to home, accessible, and with an excellent reputation.
There is such a high-level focus on women’s studies; I feel that I’m represented here.
The professors know who I am and are always there if I need help.
I loved the opportunity to get a business experience focused around helping others.
The smaller class sizes at Ursuline allowed me to build lasting relationships with faculty and classmates.
I chose Ursuline for the small class sizes and it felt like home as soon as I stepped foot on campus.
As soon as I stepped on campus I knew that Ursuline was the school for me.
The faculty make sure that we’re able to go into careers with everything we could possibly need.
Ursuline helped me build relationships both personally and professionally.
What I value most about my Ursuline education is the support I've received from professors.
I wanted to be able to be known by my professors and not just “another number.”
I would not have gotten the experience I had here at Ursuline College anywhere else.
Ursuline offered the combination of counseling and art therapy I was looking for.
Ursuline College developed in me a set of values that guides my professional decisions each and every day.