Major: Anthropology
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College and Anthropology intern
Fun Fact: I started as a Bioinformatics major.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Don't be afraid to explore other interests you may discover throughout your time at UB, such as checking out different clubs or trying new classes. It is super easy to change your major, and you never know what opportunities may arise by trying something new!
Majors: Anthropology and Classics
Campus/Community Involvement: Anthropology Club, Classics Club, Archaeological survey team
Fun Fact: I have a love for teaching myself how to make/craft/build things and then throwing myself at said thing until I'm successful in creating it.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Some advice that I would give for future UB students is to put yourself out there. It can be scary to do new things but if you answer the call for new experiences with a "Sure, why not?" you will put yourself in the position to meet incredible people and build connections that you never thought were possible.
Majors: Anthropology and Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: Tae Kwon Do instructor at Master Chong's World Class Tae Kwon Do, Wegmans employee, Anthropology Club member
Fun Fact: I am a 2nd Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
What do you like best about your department?
The thing I enjoy most about UB's Department of Anthropology is that the field itself is so broad and everyone in the department has a unique specialization. I have the opportunity to focus on the area of anthropology that interests me (biological anthropology), while also being well-versed in the subject of anthropology as a whole.
Major: Fine Arts (General concentration)
Minors: Linguistics and German
Campus/community involvement: Honors College, Center for the Arts front of house staff, Food Recovery Network, Classics Club
Fun fact: I attended a summer study abroad program in Berlin, Germany.
What makes UB unique?
UB is a unique place where it feels like anyone can learn about anything. I hope we can continue to promote the wide variety of academic opportunities at UB, especially in the arts and humanities.
Major: Fine Arts (Graphic design concentration)
Campus/Community Involvement: Activist/peaceful protesting
Fun Fact: I own a pink electric guitar I named Bubblegum Toby!
What do you like best about your department?
My favorite part of the Department of Art is the amazing community of staff and students. The ratio of students to faculty allows you the privilege of making lasting connections with both students and professors, furthering you socially and professionally. Everyone I have met through this department has been kind, genuine, eager to help, and, overall, has made my time here at UB amazing!
Major: Fine Arts
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College ambassador, Department of Art Grievance Committee, Department of Art Equity and Inclusivity Committee
Fun Fact: I struggle with remembering things.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
I would suggest really getting into the UB websites and researching opportunities. Network with your professors and advisors.
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Nutrition
Campus/Community Involvement: Campus Living Resident Advisor, Gunawardena Lab Research Assistant, CSTEP Program, Academic Success Centers Event Planning Student Assistant
Fun Fact: I practiced Tae Kwon Do for 9 years.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to embrace every opportunity that comes their way, whether it's academic, extracurricular or personal growth. College is a time for exploration and learning, so don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes along the way; they're valuable learning experiences that contribute to your growth and development.
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Environmental Studies
Campus/Community Involvement: Krabbenhoft Freshwater Ecology Lab, First-Generation peer mentor
Fun Fact: I love to bake and I like to think that I've perfected a few cookie recipes!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Whether you attend clubs and events, do research, or get involved elsewhere, it's important to have something to look forward to outside of academics!
Majors: Biological Sciences and Political Science
Campus/Community Involvement: Association of Pre-Medical Students, UB Sikh Student Association, Human Rights Initiative volunteer
Fun Fact: I commute from Canada!
What do you like best about your department?
I love how I have been able to pursue studies in both Biological Sciences and Political Science as a CAS student. Having been able to TA for several classes in the Biological Sciences department, I have been able to fully appreciate how dedicated our professors are to student success, and how we are very much a learning community made of esteemed experts and students!
Majors: Biological Sciences and Business Administration
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Supply Chains and Operations Management (UB SCOM), Honors College, SUNY SA
Fun Fact: I am a black belt in Isshin-ryu karate!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and explore various clubs and opportunities. It's a great way to make friends and really figure out if you are doing what truly interests you!
Major: Biological Sciences
Campus/Community Involvement: Biology Journal Club, Undergraduate Biology Association, Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Fun Fact: I enjoy hiking and camping.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future students would be to ensure they utilize the available resources on campus, such as tutoring, writing assistance, career design services, campus librarians and attending professors' office hours.
Major: Biological Sciences
Campus/Community Involvement: Kasanova Dance Team, Korean Student Association, UNICEF Unite Club
Fun Fact: My parents allowed my cousins to name me after a character from an Indian TV show.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Join many clubs. There are many different clubs at UB. I made many friends through a variety of clubs, and it took away a lot of stress from studying.
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Management
Campus/Community Involvement: Buffalo Bhangra, Indian Student Association treasurer, Pre-Dental Association, Honors College
Fun Fact: I played the cello for 10 years!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
A piece of advice I have for future UB students is to get outside their comfort zone and explore. UB offers a plethora of opportunities to learn about different careers and cultures, which gives students the ability to further learn about things that could help them in the future.
Majors: Chemistry and Studio Art
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, Wood Lab, UB's LGTBQA club
Fun Fact: I do art in my free time that usually involves my cat Leon.
What do you like best about your department?
I like the faculty in the chemistry department and how dedicated they are to student success. There are a ton of research opportunities, and the openness of faculty makes getting involved very simple.
Major: Combined Chemistry BA/Chemistry Education EdM
Campus/Community Involvement: Resident Advisor, Honors College, Chem Club Member, Secretary for SA in Govenor's
Fun Fact: I love to go on walks while listening to music.
What do you like best about your department?
My favorite part of the chemistry department is the professors' positive attitudes and willingness to help students understand course content. All the professors are incredibly kind and want to see you succeed!
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Majors: Combined Classics BA/Latin Education EdM and English
Campus/Community Involvement: Latin Club
Fun Fact: I have a leopard gecko, a hamster and two gerbils!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
UB has so many opportunities it can feel overwhelming at first. Try one club, go to one activity, branch out of your comfort zone! Also, talk to your professors and get to know your department. It never hurts to visit during their office hours for extra help or to get an answer to a question. You are valuable and important!
Majors: Classics and History
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, Classics Club vice president, Theater Design and Technology student, Center for the Arts front of house staff
Fun Fact: I play professional roller derby for the Buffalo Saucies!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Don't force anything. It may feel tempting to be a part of every club, attend every event, meet every person you can, but that can be very overwhelming at the beginning. College is stressful enough without all that so don't feel pressured to take on more than you can just for the sake of the "college experience." Everything you want and need at school will fall into place eventually, I promise you.
Major: Speech and Hearing Science
Minor: Health and Human Services
Campus/Community Involvement: Delta Phi Epsilon and Student Association for Speech and Hearing (SASH)
Fun Fact: I've been to Ireland!
What makes UB unique?
UB is unique because our professors are picked based on research. This is great because it gives students a lot of opportunities to get experience working in labs on campus and work closely with our professors.
Major: Speech and Hearing Science
Campus/Community Involvement: Student Association for Speech and Hearing (SASH), Speech Physiology lab assistant
Fun Fact: I have a 2 year old Rottweiler named Tug!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to get involved. Join different clubs, Greek life, sports team and go to on campus events. There’s a place for everyone here at UB. You will meet so many amazing people and maybe even discover something you didn’t know you love!
Majors: Economics and Political Science
Minor: Linguistics
Campus/Community Involvement: Student Association senate chairperson, Honors College, UB Admissions employee, Undergraduate Research, College Democrats
Fun Fact: I grew up just 25 minutes South of UB, so ask me questions about the area too!
What makes UB unique?
UB has so many extra-curricular opportunities, but what sets us apart are our academic activities including; honor societies, the Experiential Learning Network, living learning communities and the entire SUNY system's study abroad network!
Majors: Economics and Political Science
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, UB Vegans secretary, UB Amnesty International, Intern at the Monroe County Democratic Committee
Fun Fact: I was on Food Network at the age of 11.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Make the most of your experience at school! It's normal to feel overwhelmed, so make sure to stay organized. UB has so many phenomenal academic and personal services to help you succeed; make sure to utilize them. Remember, you're only in college once, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.
Major: Economics
Minor: Chinese
Campus/community involvement: UB Food Recovery Network, Honors College, Student-Athlete academic tutor
Fun fact: I am fluent in four languages, and I am currently learning Chinese as my fifth language!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
The advice I would give to future UB students would be that you can always learn something from every opportunity, class or activity that you participate in. Some of my favorite classes have been prerequisite courses or general education requirements that I was not particularly excited to take. However, whether through amazing professors or interesting content, these courses have often allowed me to develop new skills and interests I hadn’t discovered before. In some cases, these classes have completely changed the trajectory of my academic path.
Major: English
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, English Student Association communications chair, Bullsharks club swim team and UB Upward Bound tutor
Fun Fact: Cherry vanilla coke is my favorite soda
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to get out there. Join some clubs, talk to people in your class, and attend campus events. It can be scary, but once you find your people it is so worth it!
Major: English (Creative Writing certificate)
Minor: Counseling
Campus/Community Involvement: Mindfulness Club, Creative Arts Club, Upward Bound, CSTEP ambassador
Fun Fact: In my free time I like to research on religions, mythology, and spirituality.
What do you like best about your department?
What I like best about the Department of English is the opportunity to take creative writing courses such as ENG 350: Introduction to Writing Poetry and Fiction and ENG 390: Creative Writing Poetry Workshop. By taking creative writing courses, I have learned so much on the different ways to write poetry and fiction.
Major: Combined English BA/Adolescent Education EdM
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, community choir, Performing Arts Music staff member
Fun Fact: I used to be heavily involved in art and music before I decided to major in English!
What do you like best about your department?
I feel as though in the English department, everyone knows everyone, or is a friend of a friend. I have been able to build bonds with my peers and professors extremely easily and everyone is always so open-minded!
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Communication
Campus/Community Involvement: Delta Phi Epsilon, Lending a Paw, UB Poetry Club
Fun Fact: I am a snowboard instructor!
What do you like best about your department?
The Department of Environment and Sustainability is a growing department with so many different opportunities whether that be internships, connections or research. Many of our classes offer hands-on experience outdoors where you can apply the knowledge you learned in real life scenarios. The faculty truly makes learning fun and is here to help everyone succeed.
Major: Environmental Geosciences
Campus/Community Involvement: BIO 200 Lab teaching assistant, UB Symphonic Orchestra, UB Photo Club vice president, Violin tutor
Fun Fact: I traveled with a music ensemble to four cities in China to perform music concerts!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and never doubt your abilities! It’s important to get involved, whether it’s through your department or UB events. Reach out to your professor and other faculty about opportunities to further your success. You can do more than you think!
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Geology
Campus/Community Involvement: Marching band (drumline)
Fun Fact: I have a black belt in taekwondo!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to get involved in on-campus organizations. UB has a plethora of unique clubs, athletic groups, study abroad programs, and on-campus events that can get you in touch with like-minded students, it's a great way to make new friends!
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Media Study
Campus/Community Involvement: Poetry Club treasurer, Outdoor Adventure Club, Alpha Kappa Chi
Fun Fact: I have broken both of my elbows (at different times!).
What do you like best about your department?
I honestly LOVE everything about the Department of Environment and Sustainability but my favorite thing would have to be the people. Everyone is so nice and it is really cool to talk to other people who also care so much for the planet!
Majors: Geographic Information Science and Environmental Sustainability
Minor: History
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Chapter of the Food Recovery Network, Student Engagement ambassador, Future Alumni Network, Welcome Weekend Leader, Honors College
Fun Fact: I am a competitive Rubik's cube speedsolver. I have been to 95 cube competitions in 18 U.S. States!
What do you like best about your department?
I love the geography department because the coursework covers a diverse array of topics that all have real-life applications. The department offers human geography, earth systems science and geographic information science courses. The societal issues we are trying to solve all have a spatial component, which is why geography is such a relevant discipline!
Major: Geological Sciences
Minors: Geographic Information Systems and Cartography
Campus/community involvement: Earth Science club, Audubon club, OSIBL research
Fun fact: My favorite rock is foid-bearing monzogabbro.
What do you like best about your department?
I love how small and tight-knit the Geology department is - the faculty are so accessible and friendly and it really feels like a community once you start to get to know everyone. That being said, the more the merrier, so major in geology!
Major: Health and Human Services (Community Mental Health concentration)
Minor: Global Gender Studies
Fun fact: My thumbs aren't opposable.
What do you like best about your department?
The faculty in the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies foster a warm and encouraging environment that allows us students to delve deeply into various topics of interest and genuinely feel at home on campus. They're both kind and knowledgeable people who care for every student in the department, regardless of whether they're majors or minors, and I've had nothing but positive experiences with them.
Major: Combined History BA/Social Studies Education EdM
Campus/Community Involvement: Phi Alpha Theta (History honors society), Chabad leadership board
Fun Fact: I love 80s romcoms.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is that you don't need to have everything figured out. It is okay to come undecided and try everything until you find your niche. One of the best things about college, and especially UB, is that you get the freedom to try new things.
Major: History
Minor: Asian Studies and Chinese
Campus/Community Involvement: Mock Trial, Classics Club, Audubon Society
Fun Fact: I work as a music journalist
What do you like best about your department?
What I like best about the history department are the professors. They are always so passionate about the classes they teach, and never shy away from answering students questions or having conversations after class. I really appreciate how receptive all of the history professors are of students' opinions, interests, and how they always strive to make sure everybody's voice is heard.
Majors: English, Global Gender Studies and History
Minor: Jewish Studies
Campus/Community Involvement: Phi Alpha Theta, Advanced Honors College
Fun Fact: I drink iced coffee all year round, even in the Buffalo cold.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
It is important to make connections with not only your peers but also with advisors and professors. They may offer guidance, support and opportunities. They can really help you reach your full potential! Utilize office hours to ask questions, address concerns, and speak with them about your goals.
Majors: Linguistics (Japanese concentration) and Asian Studies
Campus/Community Involvement: J-Tomo (Japanese Language and Culture Club), Koryukai, Target employee
Fun Fact: My bedroom is full of Squishmallows!
What do you like best about your department?
I love the linguistics department due to the fact that it's very easy to connect with the professors and classmates because of how small it is! I consider us to be a rather tightly-knit community, and there's always someone to go to if you're academically struggling!
Major: Linguistics (Japanese concentration)
Campus/Community Involvement: J-Tomo (Japanese Language and Culture Club)
Fun Fact: I served 8 years in the Navy, lived for 3 of them in Japan.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
The teachers and students are beyond helpful! UB's size and student environment are superb, and make Buffalo feel like a home. Take time for yourself, but keep your goals in mind, try not to slack off and do your best to excel! It's your future so put in the effort you want to achieve it!
Major: Combined Mathematics BA/Mathematics Education EdM
Campus/Community Involvement: Concert band
Fun Fact: I can play the flute and oboe
What makes UB unique?
UB is unique because of its community, there’s a space for anyone and everyone here!
Major: Applied Mathematics
Campus/Community Involvement: Financial coordinator for Fargo, Directed Reading Program (DRP) for math department
Fun Fact: I love F1 races!
What do you like best about your department?
I love how all the professors are friendly and passionate about their work. Furthermore, the opportunities provided by the math department are so many that its sometimes hard to keep track of. There are also so many lecture series that are held on different topics too! It’s also a very welcoming department, which makes it feel like you are right at home.
Major: Media Study (Production concentration)
Minor: Communication
Campus/Community Involvement: Video Club
Fun Fact: I've been making online video content for 8 years!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Get involved, but don't stretch yourself too thin, you can't enjoy everything if you're not fully in it.
Major: Music Performance
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Jazz Choir director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNY volunteer
Fun Fact: I'm the second oldest of 8 kids!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice is to take advantage of the innumerous opportunities that UB provides to its students. Go to events (which are usually free!), join clubs, use the athletic facilities, check out concerts and lectures and use all of the academic resources that are made available to you. One of the biggest advantages of attending a large research university is that you have so many options available to you, no matter what path your studies take you in. You just have to be willing to use them!
Majors: Philosophy and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
Campus/Community Involvement: PPE Club treasurer, LSAT Study Club president/co-founder
Fun Fact: I am one of seven children and we were raised in Portland, Oregon.
What do you like best about your department?
Philosophy forces one to bend and mold their mind, and in turn allows for one to truly envision other perspectives. It has given me the opportunity to meet bright minds both so alike and totally different, and is a study that can and will be carried onto all aspects of life.
Major: Philosophy
Fun Fact: I love Taylor Swift!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for students is to enjoy every day as best as you can. The school itself has so much to offer, take advantage of the opportunities that interest you. Try to do something that makes your day fun or exciting, and spend your time doing things that make you happy.
Major: Global Affairs and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Campus/Community Involvement: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Club founder, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity UB chapter president, Erie County Republican Committee student intern
Fun Fact: I am the son of a Greek immigrant.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice to new UB students is to take accountability for your academic experience. Too often students blame their advisors, when in reality everything an advisor does can be done by the students themselves. Make use of UB's resources like the Center for Writing and the Career Design Center. Get acquainted with UB's websites like the course catalog and student hub's AA (academic advising) report. At UB, the limit is your own ambition.
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Campus/Community Involvement: Society of Physics Students, Alpha Kappa Chi, Resident Advisor, LASA, Spikeball Club
Fun Fact: I play the harmonica.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is to make the most out of your time here and step outside of your comfort zone. The most fun I have had at UB is going to clubs and organizations that I was unsure about joining because I have never done what they do. So put yourself out there and find what you enjoy.
Major: Political Science (International Politics concentration)
Minor: Business Management
Campus/Community Involvement: Intern for Congressional Candidate Adam Frisch, African Student Association, Black Student Union
Fun Fact: I did varsity track & field during high school.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
The best advice I can give to future UB students is to put yourself out there, especially during your first year. Even if you’re nervous about meeting new people, just know that they’re also nervous as well.
Major: Political Science
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, Model United Nations president, PSC 103 teaching assistant, intern at Senator Schumer's WNY Office
Fun Fact: I studied Russian abroad in Tbilisi, Georgia!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Join campus organizations! My UB experience truly began after I joined several clubs on campus. They're a great opportunity to make new friends and meet people that could help with your career journey. As a commuter student, campus organizations were an especially valuable way of getting involved and meeting like-minded people.
Majors: Economics and Political Science
Campus/Community Involvement: Honors College, Secretary of UB Vegans, UB Amnesty International, Intern at the Monroe County Democratic Committee
Fun Fact: I was on Food Network at the age of 11.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Make the most of your experience at school! It's normal to feel overwhelmed, so make sure to stay organized. UB has so many phenomenal academic and personal services to help you succeed; make sure to utilize them. Remember, you're only in college once, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.
Majors: Psychology and Global Gender Studies
Campus/Community Involvement: RSCM student assistant at Lockwood Library
Fun Fact: I love to paint with watercolors and oil paints
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Being by yourself is never a bad thing. Take time to become familiar and comfortable with who you are as an individual. College can be overwhelming and lonely, but you have to find comfort in yourself first. Establishing solid friendships can be challenging, but by affirming love and satisfaction with who you are as a person, everything else will fall in line. You know yourself better than anyone. Take this time to explore new things, meet new people, and learn that you should never limit yourself to people who don't appreciate and acknowledge you for who you are!
Majors: Psychology and Dance
Campus/Community Involvement: Zodiaque Dance Company, Irish Dance Club
Fun Fact: I have applied to be on Survivor twice!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice for future UB students is two things. The first is to always be present and positive. You never know who you will see throughout your day and you never know who is going through a tough time. Giving a smile or a wave to someone can brighten their day and start a friendship. Spreading more positivity within the UB community is perfect to start your college experience. My second piece of advice is to try everything. Going to new clubs or student organizations may seem scary but you're truly never tied down to any commitment. You truly never know what you will enjoy and if you don't like a club, that's perfectly fine. You can go once and never have to go again. College is about finding your people and who you are, exploring your interests is key to a successful college start.
Major: Psychology
Campus/Community Involvement: CSTEP Program, Social Self Research Lab, Bridges International Club, Newman Center
Fun Fact: I love to make crafts like wreaths, cards and drawings
What advice do you have for future UB students?
The advice I have is for students to challenge their habits in classes. Maybe they consider themselves to be just another student who sits in class and takes exams, etc, but I encourage them to do something different. If you never raise your hand in class, raise it. If you never go to office hours, do it. You are not defined by who you were in the past. I promise that if you participate in class and think curiously, school will transform from a chore into a passion.
Major: Psychology
Minor: Japanese
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Psi Chi program coordinator, Research Assistant (Dr. Ostrov SDL), Japanese language teaching, Study abroad participant (Kobe Japan summer intensive program) and guest speaker
Fun Fact: I can speak Japanese
What do you like best about your department?
I love how everyone is so close, it really helps to meet and get to know many people.
Major: Psychology
Minors: Counseling and Sociology
Campus/Community Involvement: Alcohol Research Lab research assistant, Self and Motivation Lab research assistant, Psi Chi officer, PPE Club
Fun Fact: I love playing music!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice to future UB students would be: have as many experiences as possible! UB is a massive school and it offers so many different clubs, activities, and events. A great way to make connections and find out what you really like doing is by taking advantage of these opportunities!
Major: Linguistics
Minor: Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Spectrum managing editor, Honors College teaching assistant, Orientation leader
Fun Fact: My favorite color is yellow!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Take advantage of all the resources and opportunities UB has to offer - if you want to be involved in something, just ask! Everyone is here to help you be successful. :)
Majors: Combined Linguistics BA/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) EdM and Italian
Campus/Community Involvement: Italian Club vice president, Honors College and Welcome Weekend Leader
Fun Fact: I was born in England and I speak fluent Italian!
What do you like best about your department?
I love the department of romance languages and literatures because it’s such a small group that you feel really seen, heard and appreciated in every class. I’ve had so many opportunities to connect and speak with my professors and peers one on one, and get to know them well. It feels like it’s own little community, and it’s been a great experience so far!
Majors: Psychology and Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: Resident Assistant, Honors College, Residence Hall Association liaison, National Residence Hall Honorary member
Fun Fact: I love to watch Formula 1.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
I think that future students at UB should take advantage of their time at UB and get involved in as many different things as possible. UB provides the environment for such an enriching experience with opportunities to meet friends, find a sense of community and develop yourself academically, personally and professionally. Future students should keep their eye out for any opportunity they might be interested in because it all starts with getting involved.
Major: Health and Human Services
Minor: Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: Intercultural Diversity Center progam assistant, Red Jacket resident advisor, Proud EOP student, Poetry club
Fun Fact: I'm Puerto Rican and I have 10 siblings!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
College can be overwhelming, especially while learning to navigate hard life decisions and balancing personal matters with academics. But you can figure this out! Recognize that everyone is a "work in progress" for the rest of their lives and no one is perfect. No matter what happens be true to yourself and be kind to others. Take your time, take in your surroundings and enjoy the wild ride that's sure to come :)
Majors: Health and Human Services and Nursing
Minor: Psychology
Campus/Community Involvement: Alpha Sigma Tau, Lending A Paw, work at Sisters Hospital
Fun Fact: I am half Canadian and half American.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice to future UB students is to put yourself out there and get involved. Go to everything you possibly can and talk to everyone!
Majors: Criminology and Psychology
Campus/Community Involvement: TASS Center tutor, Phi Beta Kappa, LGBTQ+ Banned Book Club member
Fun Fact: I’m really interested in interior design and built my own bed frame.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Don’t be afraid to go out and try new things or join different clubs! UB has so many different events, classes and organizations where you can learn things not ever possible before. Don’t just take the classes for your major but instead go out and find classes that are interesting to you that can help you find the things you are passionate about!
Major: Dance
Campus/Community Involvement: Carmarie's Dance Studio dance teacher, UB men's and women's basketball national anthem singer, St. Joseph's University Parish cantor, Honors College
Fun Fact: My dream job is to become a Radio City Rockette! I started the audition process in high school and hope to continue!
What do you like best about your department?
I love the size of the Department of Theatre and Dance because I have a safe and smaller home base with deep personal connections to return to within such a large university. It feels like a family!