Yearbook (C) - Class of 2023 Senior Celebration - Southern Connecticut State University

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Sharon Cappella

Psychology: Mental Health Concentration

Summa Cum Laude; Zeta Delta Epsilon Honor and Service Organization with Honor Cords

Dreams are meant to be realized. To accomplish this requires understanding that magic is not a miracle realizing the impossible but living, being alive, and realizing the difference. Dreams grow in depth and meaning as they are nurtured in our minds and explored with our hearts until, one day, we begin the journey to realize them. The journey and how we handle it is of utmost importance, even when we do not schedule a plan. Just wandering in a direction eventually forms its own path. The destination comes into focus when you enjoy this journey during which you find yourself. It does not matter how late, how haphazardly, how lacking in confidence you begin your journey. It matters only that you persist and believe in the power of your dreams beyond that of the power you feel you have to realize them. The beauty of dreams is that they never expire. They are pieces of eternity waiting there to be seized like the day we embrace them. To everyone who believed in my dreams and to God, I give thanks for this dream of mine come true. Thank you. - Sharon Rose

Favorite Time at SCSU

How do I choose? It is a tie among favorite professors, in-depth psychology courses, math courses toward my minor, SCSU Choir, and many new friends.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I will miss the professors most of all. Without their care as much as their expertise, I never would have gotten this far. I am most looking forward to my graduate program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling at SCSU and eventually earning my master's and license to practice.

Advice to Incoming Students

Never give up on your dreams or lose faith in yourself. Education allows you to combine innate abilities with knowledge, skills, and the confidence to think for yourself to contribute in your own unique way to the beauty of this world.

Kaitlyn Castellanos

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Recreation and Youth Development

You have reached a great milestone in your life, so hold onto that moment! Congratulations graduates of 2023!

Favorite Time at SCSU

My favorite part of my time here at SCSU is building bonds and making new friends here on campus.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

What I will miss the most here at SCSU are the awesome and fun events! But what I look forward to the most is being able to work within my field.

Advice to Incoming Students

One advice I would give to incoming students is to have a lot of fun and go to the events that is provided by SCSU, you will meet a lot of new people and make some amazing friends!

Looney Chery

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Sociology

Phi Theta Kappa

We Made It!!

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I’m looking for to making my mark on the world and making a difference.

Advice to Incoming Students

Remember that there are people and resources on campus that are available to you! Never feel like your alone because 9 times out of 10 there another who feels the same way. The storm didn’t last forever!

Ariana Cotto

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Early Childhood Education

Magna Cum Laude

Congratulations to every single one of us who have worked hard through blood, sweat, and tears to earn our degrees. We did it!! Go forth and make the best of your life and succeed in everything you do!

Favorite Time at SCSU

Rep your flag parties!!

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I’m going to miss all the events at SCSU

Advice to Incoming Students

Don’t be afraid to be yourself, leave your dorm room and make friends, study hard, and create experiences for yourself

Alyssa Couture

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Communication

Lawrence E. Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film, Television, and Digital Production Honors College Summa Cum Laude

I'm so glad I got to know you all and I hope that we stay in touch!

Favorite Time at SCSU

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was hosting game nights with my friends. I may not be the best dancer (or even moderately good) but I did have fun!

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I'm going to miss the community feel that SCSU was able to cultivate. I'm looking forward to progressing in my career, wherever it takes me, because I know I have a good foundation to support me along the way.

Advice to Incoming Students

Growth happens when you slowly expand your comfort zone over time, so become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Some of my most cherished memories wouldn't have happened if I wasn't willing to put myself out there and try something new.