, the group functions as a microcosm of support. In the first few months of higher education, students are often forced to "perform" different versions of themselves to fit in. However, within a trusted circle, these performances fall away. The "Ersties" are not just peers; they are witnesses to each other’s growth during one of the most formative years of their lives.
, the group functions as a microcosm of support. In the first few months of higher education, students are often forced to "perform" different versions of themselves to fit in. However, within a trusted circle, these performances fall away. The "Ersties" are not just peers; they are witnesses to each other’s growth during one of the most formative years of their lives.