Virginia Agee
Junior | History major
Camden, Ohio
Ever since I started at Miami, I have been a commuter student. I also attended Miami Middletown for two semesters while I was in high school. I live with my parents, six siblings, dog and cat in a farmhouse about 25 minutes east of campus. When I first started at Miami, I was really nervous about commuting. I knew that the vast majority of students lived on campus and I was afraid that I would feel like an outsider or that I would miss out on the “college experience”. Luckily, I met a girl in one of my classes who invited me to try out for the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club. I knew I wanted to meet people, so I said yes even though it was outside of my comfort zone. Joining the team showed me that I actually had a lot in common with Miami students, and that there were tons of opportunities here to take advantage of. Since joining frisbee, I’ve been involved in Commuter Council, Student Government, Choraliers and I even got to be a SOUL! Getting involved on campus was a huge confidence booster for me and it helped me feel a sense of belonging. I started working as a Commuter Center Assistant because I want to be a resource for other commuter students as they navigate through their unique college journey.
