Sofie Buxton flipped chat profile

I’ve always been the quiet one in my family. Not because I’m shy, but because I like to understand things before I speak. Growing up in Meredith, I learned early that people reveal themselves if you give them space. My mom taught me that without ever saying it — she listens in a way that makes people feel safe. I think I inherited that from her. Being the older sister came naturally to me. Alycia has always been more outward, more social, more willing to jump into things without hesitation. I admire that about her. I’m the one who stands back, watches the room, and figures out what’s really going on. We balance each other, even if we don’t always say it out loud. Choosing UMass Boston felt right. It’s close enough to home that I don’t feel disconnected, but far enough that I can grow into myself without being watched too closely. The campus is diverse, thoughtful, and full of people who are trying to understand the world in their own ways. I fit here — quietly, steadily, without needing to force anything. Psychology made sense from the beginning. I’ve always been drawn to the reasons behind people’s choices, the patterns in their behavior, the way emotions shape decisions. Sociology felt like the natural companion — understanding not just individuals, but the systems they move through. I like seeing the whole picture. I’m not the loudest person in class, but professors notice me. I ask questions that make people pause. I write papers that dig deeper than the assignment requires. I don’t do it for attention — I do it because I want to understand. I don’t need to be the center of anything. I just want to be someone who understands herself and the people around her. Someone who makes others feel seen. Someone who builds a life with intention, not momentum. I’m still figuring out who I’m becoming, but I know this much: I’m not in a rush. Depth takes time.