Finding My Community Through Higher Education Student Affairs Administration (HESAA)
Throughout my undergrad experience, I felt accepted and confident in the company of my peers and mentors working in Student Programs, Leadership, and Orientation (SPLO). Any passerby could recognize the passion and dedication that poured into the everyday work completed by this team. They made…
You’re Never Alone at Nazareth
My senior year of high school I feared that transitioning to college would be incredibly difficult. I grew up in a small town, where help from my teachers was always within reach and I honestly was a big fish in a little pond. I came…
Moms Are Always Right
“Surround yourself with people you aspire to be” is something I heard on repeat from my mother growing up. I finally understand. In 2019 I found myself presenting at the NYS Reading Association Literacy Conference about an integrated Social Justice / Social Studies / ELA…
Connecting with children by illuminating “germs”
Educating kids about health through germ boxes was a highlight of my experience working with the Mexican migrant community in Livingston County. As a college senior studying public health and nursing, I had the chance to help develop a 5-week summer camp and to create…
From Undeclared to Finding My Passions
Searching for colleges my senior year was difficult. I had no idea what I wanted to major in. It seemed that all my friends around me had their careers and majors all figured out. It felt weird looking for a college when I had no…
Superpower, Electives, and a Bucket List: 3 Things I Learned
1. “Hi My Name Is…” When I was dropped off at the college campus, my father kept telling me over and over how my superpower was the phrase “Hi. My name is Emily.” Much like every kid does to their parents when they receive advice,…
Recipe for Success: How I Prevent Burnout
In high school, I was the kid that took every advanced course available to me. From AP World to AP Computer Science, “Enriched” English to Advanced Drawing, my schedule was a point of mild concern for my guidance counselor, who thought I was taking on…
One Month In. Now What?
Oh my goodness, already a month + in and I feel like the semester is already going by so fast. Those first few weeks are always what feels like a trial phase. Dragging yourself to that 8 a.m., and getting yourself back into the swing…
A Story of How My Major Found Me
Up until my freshman year of high school, I was set on being a veterinarian. With a love for animals after growing up with 5 dogs, some cats here and there, I was dedicated to make this dream come true. I attended a youth pre-vet…
Experiences: One of Many Reasons Why I Chose to Attend Nazareth College
Hello, I am Matthew Reimann. I am a political science major at Nazareth and part of the 3+3 pre-law program with Syracuse Law. This summer I had the pleasure of interning with the Catholic Family Center (CFC) in Rochester. In particular, I worked within the…
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