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Monday, August 5, 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019
Write Your Own Story
"My favorite Hofstra memory? Can I say every memory? All of the above? I guess it’s less so a memory and really just the people I’ve met here. I’ve traveled with the Pep Band. Studied with friends. Gone out to eat. And it’s always with these people who I genuinely consider family. Whether it is helping to run movies for Entertainment Unlimited or playing with the Pep Band on debate day, my family has grown to include some truly wonderful people. So my favorite memories are not the events themselves but the people I’ve shared these moments with.
I’ve learned a lot during my time here. The most valuable thing I’ve learned is to never be content. When I first came to Hofstra, I was going to be a film studies and production major. I switched to drama. Then I decided to pursue a master’s degree in creative writing. But now I’m studying public relations. Hofstra lets you explore your options and decide which directions you want to take. And those directions can change. I’m really fortunate that my family, not just my friends at Hofstra but also my actual family, have always been supportive of me. My parents always said to just keep going. Another example of this is more personal. I came out as gay the summer before my junior year. It was just something about Hofstra and the friends I made here that made me realize who I was but also that it’s okay to break societal norms. That’s how we grow. You need to be open to growth because you never know what’s waiting for you around the corner.
I’m writing my own story here at Hofstra, which is weird because everything I’ve ever wanted to pursue has been about telling stories. Whether it’s playing the trombone, being involved in drama, or studying public relations – it’s all about evoking an emotion through the stories I’m telling. So that’s it – my story is telling stories."
-Chris Gadd '18, '20
BFA, Drama
MA, Public Relations
BFA, Drama
MA, Public Relations
Monday, June 24, 2019
The Power to Communicate
"I started writing for my high school’s newspaper in the ninth grade. We were given the opportunity to attend the Hofstra High School Summer Journalism Institute, which promotes diversity in media. So that’s where I really developed my writing skills.
Writing helps me to communicate with people better. So even though journalism isn’t my major, the skills I’ve gained during my time at the Institute will definitely help me in my future career. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even contribute to some medical journals one day.
I’ll be attending Hofstra in the fall as a psychology major on the pre-med track. I like the environment here on campus. The community is very much alive. That’s ultimately what made me want to apply. I remember walking around campus while I was here for the Journalism Institute, and I heard these students speaking a variety of languages. It was so cool, and it made me realize how much I wanted to be here. But what helped me to make my final decision once I was accepted was attending Admitted Student Day and seeing how dedicated the faculty were to the students and the material they taught. They were all just ready to take us under their wing and teach us."
-Mikelley Baptiste ‘23
Psychology & Pre-Med
Psychology & Pre-Med
Monday, November 5, 2018
Celebrating Women in STEM
More than 50 engineering and computer science students attended the 12th Annual Women in Engineering and Computer Science Luncheon hosted by First Year Connections and dedicated to celebrating the new cohort of women students at the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science.
The event, which has doubled in size since it launched in 2007, is an opportunity for female first-year students to talk with their older peers about classroom experiences, career goals and strategies for success in competitive, male-dominated STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.
Mechanical engineering major Katherine Ramirez ‘19 attended the luncheon.
“As a female and a minority, pursuing a degree in engineering intimidated me,” Ramirez said. “Instead of getting discouraged, I found the motivation to keep pushing and prove to society that, despite labels and stereotypes, I’m able to succeed in a challenging and prestigious field.”
Full Story: https://news.hofstra.edu/2018/10/10/celebrating-women-in-stem/
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Humans of Hofstra: Bright Futures Ahead
**From Move-In Day 2018
“I’m excited for him. It’s the next level. This is just a great opportunity, and I’m extremely proud. Go Pride!” -Angelo Morgan, Hofstra Parent [right]
“There’s a great, big world out there, and I want him to see as much of it as possible. And of course take advantage of the education. I’m excited for him to try new things and just experience life.” -Lily Lucas, Hofstra Parent [left]
“Dimitri and I have been best friends since high school. And we decided to come to college together. We wanted to go to a big city but also have that suburban feel. And Hofstra gives us that. I can’t wait for what the school year has to offer. I’m most looking forward to meeting people from all over the world.” - Matthew Morgan ’22, Biochemistry major from Chicago [middle left]
“I’m excited! I’m trying to become an anesthesiologist and I feel like Hofstra is going to put me on the right path. I’m going to become my own person and really grow.” -Dimitri Lucas ’22, Biochemistry major from Chicago [middle right]
Friday, October 19, 2018
Humans of Hofstra: Path to Greatness
"I felt welcome the moment I stepped on Hofstra’s campus. They really stood out that way. It felt like a good fit. Since transferring to Hofstra in the spring of 2017, I’ve taken great classes and met a lot of cool people. I’m now a mentor in Hofstra’s Transfer Peer Mentor Program. It means a lot to be able to help people who went through a similar experience to my own. If I can help someone even just a little, it’s very rewarding. One piece of advice I have for students who transfer is to get involved. That can be the best way to get to know people. I’m involved in a lot on campus, and it’s actually made me want to work in the higher ed space after college. My time at Hofstra has really helped me figure out the path I want to be on."
-Dan Howlin '19, English major
Transferred from Suffolk County Community College
Transferred from Suffolk County Community College
Friday, January 12, 2018
Instagram Story Takeover: Daphne Christidis
Our very own Daphne took over Hofstra's Instagram Story the other day! Check it out below and be sure to follow @hofstrau on Instagram.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Meet our Pride Guides: Lyndsey, Delaney & Bhakti
| With the fall semester in full swing, we’re so excited to introduce you to some more of our new Pride Guides! Lyndsey Yackel  Year: Sophomore Hometown: Williamson, NY Majors: Early Childhood/ Childhood Education & Drama Performance Campus Involvement:
Danceworks, Rhythmix, the fall main stage production of HAIR
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Delaney Barac
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Franklin, MAMajor/Minor: Public Relations Major, Music Minor
Campus Involvement: WRHU Radio Hofstra University, Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, She EO's, Her Campus
Favorite Class So Far? Fundamentals of Public Relations
Favorite Part of Campus? "Definitely the 10th floor of the Axinn Library."
Bhakti Patel
Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
Major: Pre-Health with a concentration in Disability Studies
Campus Involvement: American Medical Student Association, Project Sunshine
Favorite Class So Far? Music Around the World
Favorite Part of Campus? "I love the quad area, especially during the spring. It's a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings."
Friday, September 29, 2017
Meet Our Pride Guides: Lauren, Kennedy & Brandon
With the fall semester in full swing, we’re so excited to introduce you to some of our new Pride Guides!
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Lauren Denker
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Year: Junior
Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Major: Public Relations
Campus Involvement: Alpha Phi, Hofstra Hillel, PRSSA, NRHH, Swim Club
Favorite movie: “Ghost”
Favorite Hofstra moment: Volunteering in the Media Filing Center during the debate.
Kennedy Cymerman
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Major: Drama
Favorite movie: “Dodgeball”
Favorite Hofstra Moment: Spending her summer as a Welcome Week Coordinator.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lynbrook, NY
Major: Mathematics
Campus Involvement: HUHC, Resident Assistant, SGA, Quidditch
Favorite movie: “Toy Story" (1, 2 & 3)
Favorite Hofstra Moment: The CAA Watch Party last March, watching the men's basketball team play in the opening round of the playoffs.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Study Abroad Spotlight: Amelia Beckerman
Hi! My name is Amelia, and I’m a sophomore English major and marketing minor from Princeton, New Jersey.
This semester, I’ve been studying abroad in Berlin, Germany (the coolest city on Earth). So far, the semester has been a whirlwind of new experiences. Before this trip, I had barely traveled outside of the United States, and now every weekend I can hop on a plane to a new country. I’ve eaten waffles in Brussels, visited Neuschwanstein Castle (aka Sleeping Beauty’s Castle) in Schwangau, Bavaria, jumped on in-ground trampolines in Copenhagen, and eaten fondue in Zurich. (Okay, you caught me; two of those were about food). Of course, one of my favorite things to do when I go to a new city is take a free walking tour! What can I say - I love a good tour.
Me in Brussels, Belgium, eating the best waffle of my life with this handsome fella.
Even though I spend a lot of weekends in new cities, Berlin is the best home base I could ask for. It’s a hub for everything from business to the arts. There’s also so much history here, which means there are hundreds of amazing museums to visit. In fact, people in Berlin like to boast that they have more museums than rainy days. Berlin also has a huge outdoor market every Sunday in Mauerpark. It’s full of art, jewelry, vintage clothing, and street food. In the warmer months, they do karaoke there (catch me in May, belting TLC’s No Scrubs).
Me and my new friends outside the Berlin Wall.
In addition to having the best time of my life, I’m also actually studying here. I’m in a program that does intensive German language classes, which means that I have three hours of German every morning on Monday through Thursday. I also take a literature class that focuses on books written in or about Berlin and a class about the relationship between Pop Culture in America and Europe. Even though it’s a lot of work, I love it.
Here’s a picture of me in Copenhagen, attempting to fulfill my dream of eating gelato in every European country.
Studying abroad is so surreal. If you had told me in high school that in a couple years I would be traveling across Europe with people I had just met (and having an amazing time doing it) I’m not sure I would have believed you. Even though I miss Hofstra and my friends there (and of course my fellow Pride Guides), I wouldn’t trade these experiences for the world. And sometimes I’m able to find a little bit of home here!
Is this clock tower in Bucharest, Romania, or outside of Hofstra’s student center? We’ll never know.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
My Life as a Student Teacher
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Vaccaro, and I'm a senior majoring in early childhood and childhood education with a co-major of STEM!
On February 16th, I turned in my application and all the documents needed to student teach for this coming fall. So many emotions ran through my mind- first, thankfulness to all the advisors and professors that helped me become the teacher I am today.
Next, excitement; hopefully I would be placed back in the same school where I taught fourth grade. Lastly, I felt a strange familiarity, as if this was something that had happened before, because it had; I had already taught in a preschool, as well as second, third and fourth grade.
I've already learned some pretty important life lessons. An example is how Dr. Suess' book Bartholomew and the Oobleck taught me that like when making Oobleck, always have a good and quick method for clean-up. Something else that I learned while teaching second grade was to always make sure you have an explanation for everything. These, as well as the other lessons that I've learned while student teaching, are definitely important and are sure to help me in my future endeavors.
I've already learned some pretty important life lessons. An example is how Dr. Suess' book Bartholomew and the Oobleck taught me that like when making Oobleck, always have a good and quick method for clean-up. Something else that I learned while teaching second grade was to always make sure you have an explanation for everything. These, as well as the other lessons that I've learned while student teaching, are definitely important and are sure to help me in my future endeavors.
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