- Transfer Student
Meet Faith LaChance, a sophomore transfer student majoring in psychology and a member of the Fisher Drama Club. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Faith moved to Boston in the fall of 2023 and transferred to Fisher College after spending a year attending school in Boston.
“As a transfer student, I always knew I wanted to go to college in Boston. I chose Fisher because I loved its small size and close-knit community,” she said.
Faith values the sense of community at Fisher above all else. As a transfer student, she found her previous school challenging due to its large size and lack of connection among students. “As a transfer student, one thing that was difficult about my last school was its large size and disconnected campus life. I enjoyed my classes there, but I had a hard time making friends and felt disconnected from my professors and peers,” she explains. “At Fisher, I never feel that way. I always feel comfortable interacting with staff and other students,
even if I don’t know them. Whether it’s doing an outing arranged student activities, going to a school sports game, or just hanging out in the cafeteria, the people are what make Fisher special.”
Faith is not only involved in the community, but she is also a member of the Drama Club. She has always had a passion for theatre since high school, and she enjoys her experiences at Fisher. She shared, “Recently drama club had our first production, it was so much fun being with my fellow club members and watching our hard work turn into a great show. We’re not a big club, so it’s amazing what we do with what we have. I’m really looking forward to our spring musical!"
Having a background in theatre has equipped Faith with excellent public speaking skills, leading her to achieve first place in a recent contest. Reflecting on that experience, she remarked, “I also was involved in the public speaking contest recently and was blown away by all the skilled, intelligent speakers at Fisher.”
Faith demonstrates strong academic dedication, saying, “My favorite class I’m taking is Social Psychology. Professor Marchand is a really kind, engaging teacher and makes the material really fun and easy to understand.” She works hard to balance her responsibilities and maintain her schedule. When asked about managing her time effectively, she acknowledges, “It’s definitely not easy. With drama club when we are rehearsing, we have to dedicate two hours a day to it. It’s hard when you spend multiple hours in classes, doing schoolwork and rehearsing, on top of remembering to eat and take care of yourself. I try my best to focus and make time for the things that are important, and I find it all works out.”
After graduating from Fisher College, Faith intends to pursue medical school to become a Physician’s Assistant. She explains her motivation, saying, “It’s always been my goal to help as many people as I can, and I hope working in healthcare will help me fulfill that goal.” Faith's dedication to serving others drives her passion for a career in healthcare, where she aspires to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.