Q: Why did you choose Brockport?
So, coming from New York City, I knew I wanted to go away for school so I could gain a sense of independence, and as an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) student and student-athlete, Brockport stood out to me. As a student athlete, Brockport has a great way of treating its athletes and making sure they receive the full student-athlete experience. Overall, being able to move 6.5 hours away knowing I could become part of a family and community made my transition easier.
Q: What has been your most significant academic accomplishment while at Brockport?
In Spring 2023, I was inducted into EOP Chi Alpha Epsilon, Epsilon Rho Chapter for receiving a 3.0 or above for 2 or more consecutive semesters. Before being inducted into this, I struggled with managing my athletic and academic schedule, so I was barely getting by or eligible to play sports. As a captain of the wrestling team, I joined SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) in hopes of advocating for my team and student-athletes in general. Becoming a leader, I realized I can’t just be good in athletics, but I also have to excel in the classroom. I spent a lot of nights in the library and reached out to my EOP counselor for help.
Q: How has your experience at Brockport impacted your future career plans?
As I was doing my student teaching experience, I realized that I found myself more invested and passionate about teaching elementary students. In addition, since I experienced hardship when it came to balancing the athletic and academic schedule, as a Graduate Counselor in EOP, I am organizing an athlete support group so I’m able to give student-athletes tips on the collegiate student-athlete experience.
Q: What do you do as an EOP Graduate Counselor?
I serve the students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. It is an honor to be able to provide assistance to the caseload of students I have and even students that’s in the EOP Family. As a counselor, I’m responsible for providing academic, career, financial, and personal counseling to students. Being fresh out of undergrad, I can connect and talk to students about my experiences and hopefully guide them in the right direction so they’re able to excel in all aspects of being a college student.
Q: What is something you would tell a student interested in the Athletic Administration program?
First, I would tell future students in general that it is okay to struggle and not be afraid to ask for help. Secondly, get involved in the Brockport community, no matter how that looks, whether it’s doing community engagement and service or being part of a club/organization. This will help you network and build a better Brockport. Lastly, I will tell them one thing I learned in one of my first classes in grad school that was shared by my favorite professor, Mike Murtagh, “Be impatient in the micro, patient in the macro”. Being able to push yourself to make progress every day and work to become a human being every chance you get but at the same time understanding the big picture or goal at hand takes time.
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