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I'm going to miss getting Dunkin' in the student union and walk across campus seeing everyone living life. But I'm looking forward to starting my career in a field I'm so passionate about.

Involve yourself in all you can and say yes to as many things as you can!

I am going to miss the stress and anxiety during the finals

For incoming students I would like to say continue working hard and stay focused. Your time will come. Strive to be the best person you can be!

My best time is when I get to work on campus to help my fellow students. Working as Help Desk and peer mentor have been a great contribution. The happiness it gave after successfully helping someone is an enjoyable emotion.

I can't believe I am going to say this, but I will miss studying and worrying about it. Sitting in class and talking to professor on a daily basis. It wasn't as bad as it may seem as we reach the end now.

It may seem dark, and the end is far Can't seem to grasp the light Can't seem to end the night Tired of running with an empty sight Shall stay and watch the stars Pour a part of that glutted heart Don't stop the dream, keep the hope Stand again, and continue the road Even when the heart on the edge of falling Don't lose your way, keep on holding

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was working for the Southern News as their photographer covering a variety of events.

I enjoyed all my classes.

I am looking forward to graduate school in a new state.

When classes start to get hard, get help. The professors are great resources, use them.

Being able to interact and learn from people of different cultural backgrounds who have vast knowledge and experience to share.

I am going to miss the amazing professors who have provided me with the invaluable knowledge I need to succeed in the world. I look forward to utilizing this knowledge in my future nursing practice!

College is what YOU make of it. Always remember to breathe...have fun, make new friends, be open-minded and seek opportunities that will enhance your learning/professional development.

My favorite memory is my first day at SCSU. I met Mrs. Jane DeLuca from the MIS department, her words were a great motivation for me.

Being a SCSU cheerleader.

College life as a whole will be missed.

Don't be afraid and make these next four years the best you ever had!

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was being an orientation ambassador and resident advisor! It was through these opportunities that I met my forever friends!

I am going to miss everything about Southern, but I will miss being on the quad on sunny days, and hanging out with my friends! I am looking forward to starting my Masters in social work this fall at Southern!

Southern gives you the opportunities to be the person YOU want to be. Don't be afraid to be out of your comfort zone!

Joining Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Psi Omicron Chapter, working at the Multicultural Center, being in Student Government, taking classes in my major even though it was difficult, hanging out in the Stu... everyday I came to campus I had a new favorite memory.

I'm going to miss sitting in the multicultural center hanging out and doing homework with my friends. I am also going to miss hanging out on the patio when it's nice outside. I'm definitely looking forward to watching my friends grow and succeed at Southern, and hopefully continue my education at Southern as well.

Be yourself, get engaged, and NEVER think that asking for help is a weakness. There are many people who want to see you succeed even if you think you can't!

Freshman year

Patty D and Cesar even though I think he hates me now... idk why I am looking forward to using what i've learned to become a better person

Enjoy going to class because it is better than going to work

Learning how to use the huge telescope in the science building.

I'll miss the campus, it was beautiful and filled with things to do. I'll look forward to moving on with my career though.

Enjoy your time on campus. Make friends and spend time checking all of the different buildings out.

Stay focused, study hard, and utilize your resources!

Meeting new people that I now call family.

Sledding down the hill behind Neff on storage bin lids, Saturday nights at Toads, the multicultural fairs, and hiking East Rock!

College goes by SO fast- try everything and celebrate every moment!

OLAS Dance Team

I'll miss all my friends who have become family members throughout the years! I'm looking forward to my nursing career and starting my new chapter of life.

If you set your mind to it you can do it, no matter how long it takes.

Being in the Social work program

I miss being part of my fellow social work classmates always looking out for each other throughout the program. I am looking forward to getting my masters degree in Social Work.

Be prepared to work hard, read alot and have a staff of caring professors that want you to suceed.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you, “you can’t” or “you will fail”. I’ve used that as my motivation to keep going and prove them wrong.

Making friends with the staff and other students in my department!

I’m going to miss getting to see my friends everyday, but I am excited to see what we all do after graduation!

Don’t do your homework in your bedroom!! Do it in the library or student center if you can. You can focus better when you’re in an environment you don’t associate with sleep/relax time.

My favorite part of SCSU was gaining so much experience in my field while working with students and educators.

I will miss the Communication department staff the most but I am looking forward to taking the skills they have taught me to incorporate in my everyday creativity.

Don’t be afraid to change your mind for your own comfort. Mindsets change as goals are created daily.

My favorite part of being at SCSU was living on campus, making friends and exploring New Haven!

I am going to miss the people and campus, and I am looking forward to what the future holds!

Make new friends and take advantage of what the campus has to offer!

Being dropped a letter grade for missing class after being placed on mandatory bedrest because I was diagnosed with pneumonia Thank you Prof Selnick, you taught me life isnt fair.

Going to miss the professors who taught me passionately and made a positive impact on my life. The ones who weren't robots. Thank you Prof Garb Thank you Prof Panza

AVOID THE PIZZA IN STU - GO TO CONN HALL INSTEAD No Really.... Pay close attention to your degree program, advisors are people just like you and I, most are underpaid and over-worked so they can make a lot of mistakes. You don't have to use the advisor you are assigned, if you're unhappy ask around, word of mouth is best for selecting academic advisement

Every day at the veterans office.

The people.

People make your time here matter. Make friends, meet new people and learn about yourself as you grow intellectually.

The people I have met and my public health professors.

Common Day activities

I am going to miss the the supportive staff members, Dr. Smoyer, Dr. Reyes, Dr. Hoffler Professor Tinney, and Professor DeFelice. I look forward to earning my LCSW after the masters program.

You’re closer to your goals than you were before you got here! Keep on pushing, you can do this!

Meeting friends that will last me a lifetime, and the incredible views on campus.

I’m going to miss trying to find my way around campus and getting to see the friends that I’ve made along the way as often as I did. Time went by super quickly, and I didn’t get to explore as much as I would’ve liked to, but I’m really looking forward to starting this next chapter of life!

Some advice I would give to incoming students would be to plan out your week as much as possible. The more you plan out your schedule the easier it’ll be in the long run, because everything you need to do will be right there in front of you. Keep your loved ones/friends close, but make sure to get your work done so that you have the time to enjoy life, too. :-)

Being a student athlete

I'm going to miss seeing all the people I have grown to be so close with these past four years. I'm looking forward to new adventures

Reach out, get involved, one of the most important things I have learned is that being involved in such an incredible school can really make your experience at Southern that much better

Spending time with my teammates!

I am going to miss living so close to my friends and I look forward to watching the school grow!

Make a friend in every class because that’s how you will pass most of your classes!

When I was able to bring my child to class.

Be Encouraged

My favorite part of Southern is seeing my friend Martin in most of my classes because I know I’m going to have fun no matter what.

I’m going to miss my professors the most especially Dr. Savelli and Dr. Baker because they helped shape the student I am today. I’m looking forward to finding a my dream job and really making a positive impact on the world.

I would tell them make sure you ask question when you don’t know something. To students of color specifically don’t ever feel like you don’t belong, because I know imposter syndrome is real. You belong in these spaces and in these conversations.

I loved working as an Orientation Ambassador and Coordinator with New Student Orientation. I will always be grateful to have been hired as a student worker in Student Involvement and Leadership Development.

I'm going to miss the people the most. I've been so lucky to have so many mentors guide me through the undergraduate process - I am so grateful to them. I'm looking forward to the next steps: grad school!

The advice I would give to incoming students is to give yourself the chance to love Southern. Keep an open mind and dive in. Embrace the title of student! Learn as much as you can from everyone you meet.

Hanging out with friends and making people laugh was a pretty good time.

I'm going to miss the people that I've worked with and had a good time with in Undergraduate Admissions. I look forward to making an impact in people's lives though. I want to do it with laughter and making people happy but who knows what's going to happen.

Things seem terrifying at first and you feel like you're the only one that's feeling this way, but you aren't alone and people are there to help you. You become part of a family when joining the community and they're there to help you with anything you need. Keep your head up and stay positive with a smile.

Teaching group exercises classes and working at the Fitness Center.

Make the most of every opportunity that is presented to you. Take risks and make as many connections as possible.

Sharing Clinicals with my nursing classmates. I established relationships that will last a lifelong.

I will miss my friends and Professors. I am looking forward to applying everything learned and come back to graduated school.

I’m looking forward to graduate school, but I will miss my friends!

Work hard, get good grades early because it gets harder as time goes on!

Go to class and try to get good grades! Talk to your professors if you're struggling, they are more than happy to help you!

Meeting so many interesting classmates and learning with them.

I'm going to miss the passionate professors who care so very much about the students and the fields the teach.

Always be the leader. Leaders are not born that way. They learn, like everyone else, with success and failure.

The memories that stick out to me the most are of course my time at Southern News, Crescent magazine and the peer mentoring program. Shout the SNews NYC CMA Conference 2019! The social justice retreat in 2017. Amanda’s Declassified: Trauma Survival Guide radio show with Amanda Valentin was also an amazing memory.

I loved the accessibility to my friends, professors and advisers. These people bring inspiration and ambition into my life. The essence of Southern feels like home. Seeing so many people invested in academia brought out the best parts of me. I love studying at the library and hanging out in the student center.

Enjoy insignificant moments. Enjoy the accessibility to so many of your friends at the same location. Immerse yourself in knowledge. Join clubs that you’re interested in; everyone else is nervous, too! People want to be your friend. Value and invest in your mental health. Set boundaries with everyone. It’s all a learning experience. Nothing is permanent.

My favorite part about my time at SCSU has been joining the wonderful Organization of Latin American Students! OLAS has become my extended family and has brought me many new experiences and new connections that I will carry with me forever!

I am going to miss performing at countless events and activities at SCSU, but I won't be missing too much because I look forward to returning to Southern for graduate school and being the new Graduate Intern in Student Involvement! Go Owls!

Never be afraid to always be yourself!

Shopping in the bookstore, walking on the campus grounds.

My creative drive of researching and constructing an essay. Utilizing my academic skills, gardening,and me time!

Incorporate effective study habits, prepare yourself to be challenged, put your best effort forward, and enjoy the experience.

Winning an NE10 Championship (volleyball)!

Living in Hickerson Hall was one of my favorite parts of being at SCSU. I met some of the best people ever while living in that residence hall! Being a student in the education program at SCSU was also very enjoyable and rewarding. I gained so much from being in the school of education and student teaching during my last semester was the best way for it to conclude.

I am going to miss living on campus with roommates who became such important people in my life. I am looking forward to pursuing my masters degree at Fairfield University in the fall and to one day having a classroom of my own.

Enjoy every moment !!! Looking back , I can't believe 4 years have come and gone. Stay present and do anything you can to enhance your college experience and make it the best :) Don't let time pass you by!

My favorite part of my time at SCSU is making the life long friendships I’ve made and walking through campus when it was finally getting to be warm weather and everyone would be outside enjoying it.

I am going to miss walking through campus when it was finally getting warm out and seeing so many people gathering in front of Buley, hanging out and just enjoying the day. I look forward to my future career and becoming a teacher.

My advice I would give is to spend time on campus and get involved. I commuted all 4 years and although I hung out on campus and was a part of a club, I wish I took more advantage of being on campus.

Being part of the BSW program.

My classmates and the sense of community and family we had. I am looking forward to new career opportunities.

Get involved in different activities to network with people.

Meeting new people and connecting with professors

I’m going to miss this tight knit family. I’m looking forward to furthering my career.

Utilize your resources! The faculty catered about your success. Also, take O’Brien for swk320.

Being a part of the SCSU Baseball team!

Being on campus and the community shared at Southern.

Have fun and enjoy your time at Southern!

Never let anyone tell you that you cannot accomplish your goal, if you set your mind to it, nothing can stop you!

Singing with NOTEorious A Cappella choir! LOVE YOU ALL! <3

I am going to miss so much. I am going to miss singing with the university, advocating for students through Student Government, working on campus with stellar teams, seeing smiling faces all around, and getting to know students at Southern. We have so many amazing people at Southern, I wish there was a way to know them all!

My advice is to find a group of people, an organization, or a club, that you like and get to know the people in it. I did that with SUMA Marketing and found some amazing people. Don't take people for granted, even your friends. Spend time with them, be present, and reflect frequently. Get involved with something you like on campus, something that you value. There are a lot of opportunities at Southern to grow as a leader and a global citizen if you take the initiative. Also, choose to be happy. Especially when things get tough, remember to take care of yourself first. Be always curious and be relentless in your fight for a better life, a better future. Remember two things: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontaine, and "do not work so hard that you forget to live" - myself. Buena Suerte. Caio!

Scoops and Schedules with History Club Chinese New Year with the Chinese Student Association Club.

I am going to miss being a major part of various student clubs. One thing I am looking forward to is starting my Masters program.

Make good use of the Library.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was becoming a Resident Advisor and meeting so many amazing people. I met my best friends at SCSU.

I am going to miss living with my Residence Life Family and I am looking forward to the next step in life.

College goes by so fast, so make sure to enjoy your days here. Also, college is hard so make sure you take care of your mental and physical health.

Hanging out in the Dunkin sitting area.

Try new things, and get involved! There is so much to experience at SCSU!

Going to Dunkin

Best Buddies

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was getting to be the president of Best Buddies. I loved getting to know all the amazing students and Chapel Haven clients who were in our club and I loved being able to further the club's mission of inclusion.

I'm looking forward to going to graduate school at SCSU in the Fall, so my time at SCSU is not quite finished. The thing I am going to miss most is being able to see my classmates and friends every day, and living on campus!

Join as many organizations as you can until you find one that sticks- insert yourself into campus life and I promise you, you won't regret it!

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was our class trip to Liverpool and meeting new people.

The campus activities/events as well as my student teaching experience!

I’m looking forward to teaching in my very own classroom & making a positive impact on my future students through creating art!

JOIN CLUBS & GO TO ON CAMPUS EVENTS!!!!!

Becoming a sister of Omega Zeta Pi Sorority & homecoming skits!

Attending SCSU football games and being on the OLAS dance team.

I am going to miss the friends that I have made and performing on the OLAS dance team. I am most looking forward to beginning my Professional Wrestling Career.

Explore campus life and take chances. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.

My favorite part at Southern was being able to participate in the Spain study abroad program. It was an experience that completely changed my life.

The thing I will miss the most is playing guitar at the Blues, Jazz, and Latin Jazz ensembles. I will also miss constantly meeting amazing people. What I look forward to the most is becoming a Spanish educator at an inner city high school.

Get involved as much as possible and constantly try to meet new people.

Making new friends through the nursing program!

I will miss all of my friends the most, and I most looking forward starting my career as a Registered Nurse!

Take your time and do not stress out! Everything will work out in the end!

I will miss the endless love and laughter from my beautiful ASA ladies! I am so grateful to have had such a strong support system during my time in college. I look forward to supporting others in the future as I continue to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Make every moment count. These are truly the memories you will cherish and hold with you forever.

Making memories that would last a lifetime while I was just trying to have fun.

I’m going to miss my professors so much! I’m looking forward to meeting my graduate school teachers and returning to Southern to speak to classes I have taken.

Get involved. Make friends who can become family. Make a home even though it means you’ll never want to leave.

My favorite part of my time at Southern was being a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha. My organization challenged me to become the best version of myself, and I am so proud of who I have become.

I will miss being in such close proximity to all of my friends and peers. Everyone has made such an impact on me, and I will miss being a part of the Southern family. I look forward to connecting with classmates on social media and seeing where they go in life!

To incoming students, I would recommend getting involved as early as you can. Getting involved in various clubs and organizations that suit your interests is so important. You will be able to meet new people with similar interests and form bonds based on those interests. Don’t limit yourself to just one or two organizations. Join as many as you are interested in and can handle.

All the people I met definitely. Also, the opportunities I had to travel and learn. From New Orleans to the Chinatown trip, Southern created lifetime of memories for me.

I'm going to miss seeing everyone I met at Southern on a daily basis (reslife was awesome). Also, my favorite faculty and coworkers (shout out to language lab!) Going to miss ya'll at Newman society. Looking forward to the next chapter, also hopefully staying in touch with everyone.

The most important thing is to get outside your comfort zone. There are many opportunities out there. Extending yourself just a bit will bring back big rewards.

The A Boogie spring concert was good, but the memories made with my classmates and friends were great and unforgettable.

I am definitely going to miss the simplicity and fun of being a college student, but I am looking forward to working hard and achieving all of my dreams.

Sleep? Ahaaa

I was able to go abroad to Scotland for 4 months to run my own research study at Queen Margaret University.

I’ll miss my friends but I’m looking forward to teaching young minds.

Don’t put off living the moment while you’re in it because in four years you’ll look back wondering where the time went, and you don’t want to have any regrets.

Looking forward to putting this degree to use and hopefully find a career I love!

Discipline yourself! Be your own motivation! It really does pay off in the end! Best of luck!

Do not be so hard on yourself and do not compare yourself to others. This is not their journey, it is YOURS!

My favorite part of my time at SCSU, was always during the beginning of a new semester where we had WOW events across campus, or Commuter Wednesday's and grabbing a coffee on the go to class. I also loved PB&J's Thursdays.

I'm going to miss the most is my public health colleagues, professors, and of course all those long hours studying in the basement at Buley Library. I look forward to continuing my education in nursing and working at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Study! Also, attend events on campus if you can! Sometimes you never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory.... These four years go by quick, make the most of it!

My favorite part at my time at SCSU was becoming a Resident Advisor. I was able to meet awesome residents, and create long lasting friendships!

I will miss having my friends and peers just a dorm away. And I am looking forward to starting my new adventure, Grad School.

Four years seems like a long time but it will fly by! Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to blossom and grow. Accept the challenges that you will face and appreciate the lessons they will teach.✨

The out door activities with school matching band

Seeing faculty and staff

There is always help. Search for it. Never give up your first time.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was the friendships that I made, which I hope to carry with me for life.

I will miss seeing my amazing and supportive cohort every week.

My advice to incoming students is to make the most of your time at Southern! You never know when your lasts will be your last! Join a club, speak up in class, say hi first, go to events, and get out of your comfort zone.

The relationships that were made with other students and faculty.

I am going to miss the people, but I am looking forward to starting my career and meeting new people.

Talk with your advisor more. Or at least someone who knows what they are doing. Use Southern’s resources that they offer so you feel included and secure about your future.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU has been meeting some of my best friends who I know are in it with me for the long haul. I also loved the opportunities I got to be able to give back and aid in relief from Hurricane Harvey as well as being able to travel to Italy with the universities Choir and sing in some of the most beautiful locations!

Something that I will miss most about Southern is the very obvious family and community. Walking out of class, the library, or Stu and seeing everyone enjoying themselves on the Buley Patio was something I looked forward to when it was warm outside. There was always someone you knew hanging out and somehow always music playing and we would all gather and enjoy ourselves, separately but together. What I am looking forward to most is all of the opportunities that I will get to put the knowledge that I gained at Southern to use, and know that I can be confident in my education.

My advice to incoming students is to let your time at Southern be a time where you find and become your true self. Southern is a very accepting and encouraging community of people who want to see you succeed. You have room to try new things and make mistakes but ultimately get to where you need to go. Let yourself go on this journey, there is no pressure there are no expectations, this time is your time, use it to become you.

I look forward to starting graduate school at Southern in the fall for my M.S. in Speech Language Pathology.

I am a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha and I can honestly say I would have never made it through my time at SCSU if it wasn’t for this organization. Thank you to my sisters for making this the best 4 years of my life!

I am going to miss sorority and living with my best friends but I cannot wait to have my own classroom!!

Make the most out of every day, raise your hand in classes, join a club or organization. Southern is an incredible home if you do it right!

Homecoming Weekend

I'm going to miss living on campus with all my friends.

Go to as many events as you can!

I’m looking forward to living a comfortable life.

Make sure you major in something you’ll love to do for the rest of your life.

I have been so blessed to have had too many incredible memories to count!

I am going to miss my swimming and diving family so much. I am so proud of all the hard work and dedication they put in day in and day out at the pool and in the classroom.

Set goals, work hard, get involved, and embrace every moment of the journey!

I loved being around my friends and trying new activities at school with them.

I will miss learning about the different branches of psychology. I also will miss my friends so much. But I look forward to furthering my education in psychology and applying law to it.

Never give up when it gets hard. Just let out a cry and keep pushing. It truly is worth it.

My favorite part about SCSU was meeting my two forever best friends, Halley Shambra and Jennifer Pohl. I wish you both nothing but the best!

Balance is key, don't get off track and go for what you want. College is what YOU make it.

Study, study, study!

Being in an environment where I could thrive and know that I was getting the education I needed for a positive future moving forward.

Sitting in the library or STU with friends and doing absolutely nothing.

Push yourself, but know your limits. You're only human. If/when you fall down, take the time to gain your strength before standing up again.

All of my favorite moments were created in the different organizations I joined where I met my people that helped Southern really feel like home.

I am most looking forward to sharing how much I loved my Southern experience!

Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you! The more involved you are on campus and in your major program, the more you will not only enjoy your time at Southern, but you will really be making the most of it! It’s intimidating to put yourself out there, but it is worth it and then some more!

My favorite time here at Southern has been making all of the connections that I did with other students and staff! The Southern community is so special and I honestly cherish all of the people I have been able to work with or become friends with.

I am going to miss being in a challenging learning environment. I respect the academic process maintained by professors here at Southern. Every single professor I have had has taught me something important about how the world works or exposed me to a new way of thinking critically. I feel prepared for my profession so I am looking forward to continuing learning and developing skills that I have acquired at Southern.

Do not take college for granted. Do your work, get involved on campus, strive for success. Be kind to yourself and others while you are here. Think about why college is important for you whether that is to enter a profession or for personal growth, both are valid. Remember that you are responsible for your learning in college. Value this time as a transition from adolescence to adulthood and use it wisely. Have fun and work hard!

Making the many friends i have now from over the years.

Seeing my on campus friends

Stay motivated

Getting to meet new people and make amazing experiences with them all!

I am going to miss the experience and atmosphere the most. I most look forward to building my own future and helping to change the world for the better.

Live in the moment and leave no room for regret!

Sitting in front of Buley on the steps on a nice day

I will miss the people, but I'm looking forward to seeing what's beyond college.

Don't stress. Most of the time, the stress is worse than the work.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was being a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Meeting new people and trying new things.

I will miss the people the professors and the atmosphere.

Work hard everyday because it is always appreciated.

My favorite part of SCSU was definitely SCSU TV. From the first club meeting, I felt instantly at home. It was always my go-to place whenever I wanted to hang out or just go somewhere to do work. I've made great friends there and in the Film & TV department. If not the TV Station then the DPF. It was always a good time talking for hours about films and TV shows with the students and professors.

I'm going to miss talking about movies and hanging out with friends from SCSU TV and the DPF. I'm going to miss creating content and filming with those same friends. I'll miss those late nights editing in the edit suites and shooting films. The late night editing sessions in the TV Office and doing movie podcasts with friends. I'm looking forward to staying connected with the friends I've made and seeing where the future takes them. I'm really looking forward to working in production, hopefully in ESPN.

Get involved as much as you can in clubs and organizations. Use all the resources you have at your disposal. If you're a film major, definitely get involved as much as you can in SCSU TV and learn as much as you can.

Study Study Study Stay Ahead Of The Homework

Getting to know my classmates, teachers, and enjoying quad campus activities.

I'm going to miss class debates the most. I look forward to coming back for my masters next year - fingers crossed!

Get involved and stay involved in campus initiatives or activities.

Being apart of a community that radiates so much spirit and love, even when we are apart. The energy and people here are what makes Southern a memorable home for me.

I'm going to miss the people I started this journey with, my FLEX family, lab partners, classmates, teammates and coaches. I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my life, but holding onto the friends and memories from this one.

Embrace this experience and everything that comes with it. You get more out of these four years than just a diploma.

I will fondly remember serving as a Presidential Student Ambassador at SCSU. It was an honor for me to represent our great institution at important social functions hosted by President Joe.

I will truly miss walking through the hallways and hearing my honorary adopted SCSU grandchildren, yelling, "Hi Jetta, what did you cook? or Hootie Hoo!" I enjoyed each and every classroom lecture and discussion. Regardless, of the fact, I am a grandmother, the students always said, I was the coolest grandmother and Auntie around! I'm looking forward to taking all my experiences and work ethics into the community and making a great impact in helping others reach their goals.

"Life is like a Camera" by Winston Porter Life is like a Camera just focus on what's Important & Capture the good times Develop from the negatives & if things don't work out Just take another Shot

Being able to study abroad!

My favorite times at SCSU were when I worked on productions with the SCSU Theatre Department. Doing shows is a hands-on learning experience no matter what your position is and I learned so much every time I worked on a show.

I am going to miss all of the amazing people I've met at Southern. I will, of course, stay in touch with my friends regularly. However, I will miss seeing everyone every day.

Don't be afraid to put your foot in at the very beginning. I almost didn't audition for my first show at SCSU (The Boy Friend '16) because it was on the first day of classes. I don't know where I would be today if I hadn't just gone for it. Because of that experience, so many doors have opened for me during my time at college such being Secretary for the Crescent Players for three years.

My favorite time at SCSU was being a Resident Advisor and making amazing connections, new friends, and just being able to be part of a new class' freshman experience.

I'm going to miss being able to walk a few minutes and see my Southern family but I am looking forward to educating classes of my own and making a difference in the education world.

You can sleep when you're dead, make those memories and take those chances as often as you can.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was all of the activities throughout every week, whether it was the food trucks, the sororities and fraternities putting on shows in front of the library, or just friends gathering in the quad.

I’m going to miss my friends the most and I’m looking forward to starting a new path in life.

Do not stress about every single assignment, you will get everything done and you can do anything you put your mind to.

Discovering who I am as a person and where I want to be.

I am going to miss the amazing professors who have guided me. I look forward to creating my own life story!

The next four years are going to be focused on finding out if you are a jackhammer or a hummingbird and why both are important -Elizabeth Gilbert

I’ll miss living on campus so much! Being an RA in Neff Hall has been one of the most rewarding experiences and I had some of my best memories there. I’m looking forward to starting my masters at Central and interning in Student Activities at ECSU!

Your experience at Southern is what you make of it , and SCSU offers so many great opportunities to learn, grow, and meet new people that it is hard to avoid it! Take every opportunity you can to try something new, you never know when it could be your last chance.

Having laughs and good cry sessions in the corner next to the English department lounge with my friends.

I’m going to miss my friends and my favorite professors. I’m looking forward to seeing them again.

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.

Meeting my friends and creating memorable experiences!

I’ll miss the whole college experience and living on campus with my friends. Yet, I’m looking forward to continuing my education in graduate school and becoming successful in my field.

I am going to miss working on campus at FPS and getting involved on campus. I am looking forward for the next chapter of life.

Do not rush anything in college, take every moment in with your roommates, classmates, professors, etc. It goes by in the blink of an eye. Enjoy every second of it because these will be the best four years of your lives!

Being able to connect with total strangers and building connections.

My advisor sessions and new experiences

Challenge yourself &; never feel embarrassed to ask for help ! There are so many resources.

Being able to connect with total strangers and building connections.

My advisor sessions and new experiences

Challenge yourself & never feel embarrassed to ask for help ! There are so many resources.

Meeting new people and networking.

I’m going to miss the unique conversations with my fellow classmates and I look forward to becoming successful in my career and remaining happy.

Work hard and never settle. Continue to strive for greatness.

Meeting my best friend, Kaylee!

Take advantage of office hours!

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was being apart of the women’s soccer team and a nursing major! I have met so many genuine people over the past 4 years that have impacted my life in many ways! We have grown together, cried together, laughed together, and got to spend a memorable 4 years together! Some of my best and favorite memories are at SCSU! Bella and I spent a lot of time in Buley library, studying was fun too haha

I am going to miss having all of my best friends in one place! I was fortunate to be on the women’s soccer team and spend everyday with these girls for 4 years! I am going to miss my nursing friends! We have grown so much in the past two years and concurred one of the most challenging majors! I love you guys! I am most excited about being a nurse at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital on the cardiac/pedi floor!

Find what you are passionate about and do it! It might be hard work but, it will all be worth it!

Always reach out to your professors no matter what is going on. Southern has the BEST professors!

I'm definitley going to miss living among all my friends and being on campus all the time. On the other hand, I'm looking forward to starting graduate school and getting my MSW!

I would tell incoming students that college flies by way too quickly, so make the most of your experiences, meet as many people as you can, build relationships with professors and advisors, and take lots of pictures to look back on because these are the days you'll miss most.

I’ll miss living on campus the most & I’m looking forward to starting my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Southern in the fall!

Get involved early on & enjoy being a Southern owl!

1st and 2nd year experience

I am going to miss SCSU undergraduate days but I am also looking forward to come back to SCSU for my MPH if God permits me to

Hardwork pays off. It will make sense at the end

Learning in the Science lab where I discovered my own phage.

I will miss all, classes, professors, discussions, and our campus guards who always watched after students at the entrance booth! I hope to come back on campus as a researcher.

Take every opportunity to learn from the best. Each course is an asset in becoming a better YOU!

Being a part of the music department. It’s a big family and I’ll take that with me for the rest of my life.

I’m really going to miss the music department, my teachers, my friends, the classes/ensembles. I look forward to showing off what I learned at future gigs and at Grad School for music Therapy.

My advice to incoming students would be: Really get to know downtown New Haven, she’s a cool place that will give you lots of great memories. Take your time and enjoy every drop, leave no stone unturned. Your college years go by pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it...

Let yourself explore. Let yourself question. You may have this straight and narrow path laid out that you've planned to follow from day one, but things change. The best way to grow is to accept the risk of failure and put your heart into your work.

The best parts of my time at southern was meeting my now very good friends , whom I’ve gotten to know and love over these past few years , as well as my classes and getting the opportunity to enjoy the learning experience.

The people and my clubs.

I am going to miss all the wonderful people i've met. I am looking forward to making a shit load of money.

Maintain a Balanced life. Also master time management and organization.

Living in residence halls and meeting new faces and lifelong friends.

I'm going to miss my social work program, and feeling like a family. I am looking forward to furthering my education and working in my field.

Have fun BUT stay focused! Hard work always pays off.

Being a member of the SCSU Dance Team.

I’m going to miss living on campus and I look forward to my next step in life.

Take every opportunity offered and get connected in the community.

Freshman year, every day my newly made friends and I would go about our days filled with class, but every single night we would meet back together for dinner, and we would sit as a family at Conn spending hours there. These newly made friends I describe are now my best friends for life.

I am going to miss living with my best friends every year. I look forward to each and every one of us flourishing in our own fields, having each other as connections, and a person to lean on (Despite the distance).

Step out of your comfort zone! My best memories and my best friends that I made came from me doing just that. Whatever that means for you.

The learning experience was my favorite part plus PB&J Thursday’s were awesome!

Make use of your resources. Professors and staff are here to help you. Utilize everything Southern has to offer!

Being an Orientation Ambassador for two years then Orientation Coordinator for one year. Also, being a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

I am going to miss the sense of community the most. The warm, sunny days, sitting out side of Buley and the countless activities hosted outside in the spring. I will miss the amount of opportunity this university gave me, but look forward to what’s to come in the next chapter of my life.

Go after the experience you want. Make your college experience different from your high school experience! You’re paying for an education & an experience.

There are too many wonderful moments to count. I lived on campus for three years and have made lifelong memories with my roommates. I thoroughly enjoyed working on my thesis with Dr. Kahlbaugh who was just a pleasure to work with. I also loved my job at the Dean's Office of Health and Human Services and treasure my time spent there immensely. Dean Bulmer and Alisa St. Georges and everyone else at that office are such kind and hardworking people, and I would not be where I am today without their influence.

Above all else, I will miss the people I met at Southern. My roommates Stephanie and Gabby are two lifelong friends I met while at Southern and I will miss them terribly after graduation. I will also miss my job in Health and Human Services and all of the people who work there. Luckily, my time at Southern is not finished, and I am so excited to come back in the fall as a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Speech Language Pathology.

I would like to tell incoming students to just take a moment during their first semester there to just breathe and take everything in. Coming to college is such an overwhelming and joyous new experience. Take some time to get to know the campus. Find your favorite corner of Buley, talk to that professor you think is brilliant, let this campus speak to you the way it spoke to me and let yourself feel at home here.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was choosing to pursue Physical Education and meeting the best classmates and professors this University has to offer. I have met my lifelong friends in this department. Without this change in my major, I probably wouldn’t have been graduating at Southern today.

I’m going to miss Dunkin runs with my friends 5 mins before class started, hangouts at Stu for 3 hours straight doing nothing, finding free t-shirts at any chance we could get, cookies at Robertas at 10 p.m., The Bachelor and Grey’s nights with Jill Chambers and Anna Venard, and student teaching. I’m gonna miss seeing the people in my program every day who have been family to me, my best friends, my students, and my roommate Anna putting up with my shenanigans/craziness.

Choose a major that makes you happy and alive. There are going to be so many obstacles that you’ll face throughout your years. Do not let it discourage you, keep pushing!

Meeting more people from my home town with similar music interests after only keeping a friend that stayed around since elementary school. Being closer to my family to know they’re always in good health. The school had an accessible drumset that kept me drumming. Being able to build my dj experience at some parties.

Connection with teachers. What the future lies ahead for my fitness career and what other possibilities are coming my way.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEACHERS IS SO VALUABLE. You can avoid it all you want and go mess around and live your true college life, but don’t come crying back to the ones that mattered because you thought you were better off doing “other things” to keep yourself satisfied. This goes for clubs as well and work opportunities. TRY TO FIND A BALANCE. If you can accomplish that, you’re gold.

Being on the gymnastics team because i came in with an immediate group of friends and it introduced me to so many people that are now so important to me

I’m going to miss the atmosphere of southern, but I’m most looking forward to not being broke anymore

Have fun, college flies by so go out when you’re tired, be a little crazy and most importantly be yourself. You will remember your college experience forever so make it worth remembering.

I'm going to miss the people the most, SCSU has amazing, accepting, and vibrant people and I will always miss having the SCSU community to spend every day in.

Ask someone a random question. Everyone you meet has something you can learn from even if it's that they think their car might be haunted by a mouse.

My favorite part of SCSU was the friends you meet along the way. The friendships I have made a Southern I certainly value long after my time at school is over. I was lucky to make life long friends while attending school and I cannot wait to see what they do in the future.

I am going to miss seeing all the warm and familiar faces around every corner. Whether or not if a friend, professor or faculty member. I always get so welcomed at Southern. It is truly a great community to be apart of.

Enjoy every moment you have while in school. These are truly some of the best experiences of your life. Eventually your time at Southern will end and I hope you are able to look back and see that it was all worth it. Keep and open mind and try new things you never know when you will meet a life long friend.

playing lacrosse and being stupid with my best friends

i’m gonna miss amanda murray the most

Meeting my very best friends and getting to go through so many changes with them.

I am going to miss being with my peers everyday the most. We all are going our separate ways after graduation and it won't be the same. I am looking forward to extending my education and going back to school to become a Master of Speech Language Pathology.

I would tell them to not be afraid to break out of their shells and become engaged in their environment. Many opportunities await them and it is important for them to seize every opportunity that comes in their path.

My favorite part of SCSU was meeting new friends!

I am going to miss my friends, professors and advisors the most. I am looking forward to getting a career in my job field.

Don’t be scared to put yourself out there! Always join clubs, and make sure to go to events on campus it’s the best way to meet people.

My favorite memories include all of my time spent in the art department and all of my meetings and events for the Southern's Future Teachers Organization, best club on campus! I will always remember sitting on the Buley steps on sunny days and grabbing cookies from Roberta's with my roommates. Thank you to all my friends and professors that made campus my home for the last four years!

Homecoming weekends

I will miss seeing everyone on campus while looking forward to new adventures

Always make time to study and socialize and make friends!!

Friends

Meeting all my friends and having great professors shaped me into who I am today.

I'm definitely going to miss all the time I spent in Buley with my friends.

Do not be afraid to try new things, step out of your comfort zone. Do not be afraid to ask for help. There are so many great resources on campus. Enjoy your time and take advantage of your time at Southern. It truly is a special place.

My favorite memories are of PRISM club meetings and Drag Ball, the PB&J sandwiches in Engleman Hall, as well as the studio and my art classes in Earl Hall. I'll miss hanging around Conn Hall and cramming for finals and going to study groups in the library.

I am going to miss my professors and classmates, and the overall energy our campus has. I am looking forward to bringing that spirit everywhere I can.

If you're a commuter, LEAVE A HALF HOUR TO AN HOUR EARLIER, you will NOT find parking if you're late to get to class! But really, stay curious and don't be afraid to be who you are on campus. Join clubs, talk to people passing by and reach out to others! There is always a place for you here, even if it doesn't feel like it at first. You're going to have the time of your life here, and you'll look back and realize how fast it's gone, so take it all in moment by moment!

Commuter friendly and diversity.

I’ll miss all the campus events. I look forward to leading a successful career with the knowledge and tools SCSU provided me.

Take a class out of your comfort zone. Take advantage of all the free events and facilities.

SCSU gave me the opportunity to be able to meet amazing people that have the same mindset as I do. Being able to be surrounded by facility that was for the students.

I’m looking forward to start my career and use all the tools the SCSU gave me to be successful. I’m going to miss giving the campus a final goodbye.

As hard as thing get keep fighting. You are working toward your future. When you look back it will all be worth it.

My favorite part of Southern was becoming a part of the Social Work program’s close knit family, and meeting lifelong friends in the process.

I am going to miss seeing my friends everyday and taking cycling classes at the gym!

Four years of college seems like a long time, but it really does fly by. Make the most of it!

The wonderful staff that I met. Especially Dr. Maria Diamantis.

I am looking forward to acceptance into the MAT program at SCSU.

Success is not determined by how long it takes, but as long it takes! As a single mother of 3 children at the time my journey took off in August 2012. 8 years later I finally feel accomplished, but this is not the end of my venture. No matter the hurdles, challenges, or trials, never give up on your success.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was all the late night adventures with my friends. Whether we were going for a drive, going to get food, or going out, there was nothing better than being with them.

I am going to miss having a big family. Residence life gave me coworkers and residents who I connected with and loved being around every day. I always knew that if I wanted to see a happy face, I could just walk down to the lobby. Hopefully I can find another family within my Sacred Heart Program!

Do not wait. Do not wait to have fun, do not wait until the weekend, until the class is over, until the semester is over. If you wait, it will be over and you will be wishing you did more. Find a balance and find a way to have fun in the present. If you push it off until things get easier, you will never get to do everything you want. Life is happening now, so have fun now (and still take care of your grades).

Making friends

Going to miss seeing my friends everyday. I’m looking forward to being an adult

Stay on top of your work😂

I really enjoyed the overall environment and atmosphere. I felt that SCSU has a huge variety of student groups and activities available for students. There’s always something for everyone!

I am going to miss how welcoming the community is to everyone that is willing to participate and be open. There are events going on almost every night, such as guest speakers, movie showings, intramural sports and entertainment nights, such as ping pong/video game tournaments and more. There is probably a club or group for everyone, and if not, there are plenty of resources to make one for others to join!

My advice to incoming students is, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether you’re struggling for class, can’t make friends, or you don’t know how you’re going to pay your next semester. Asking for help is a sign of strength, maturity and confidence, not a sign of weakness.

My favorite time at SCSU was when I met my best friends Matt, Annie, Tori, and Autumn in one of my classes for my major! They're the best friends that anyone could ever ask for!!

I am going to miss renting study rooms with my friends and having classes with my best friend Leah. I am looking forward to attending Baylor University this fall as a Graduate student! I will be studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist at one of the best SLP Graduate programs in the country! I am extremely proud to have finished my undergraduate studies here at Southern. Onto the next school!

Always follow your dreams and never give up. Always have faith in yourself. When times get tough, always try and focus on all of the positives that life has to offer.

Wednesday meetings with my Brothers, being an RA in West, Homecoming, and sunny days on Buley patio.

Enjoy every moment and get out of your comfort zone.

I transferred to southern my junior/senior year. It was a risky decision but the best decision I made. My best time at southern was actually before I became a student and went to the A boogie concert.

Nothing, I live down the block. There is nothing for me to miss.

My advice is to push through and ride it out, no matter how hard it gets! Always finish what you start and you will feel amazing afterwards.

When the weather got nice and all the students would gather and sit outside of buley, listening to the dj, dance and talk to their friends.

Meeting so many wonderful people and creating so many amazing memories

I’m going to miss walking to class and passing friends! But I look forward to continuing to pursue my major and establish a career.

To the incoming students of Southern, participate as much as you can and make the most out of your time here. Time flies while you’re here.

My favorite times at SCSU were participating with the bake sale in the Student Center Lobby and volunteering in Connecticut Hall.

I am going to miss my classmates, the faculty members and the wonderful friends that I have shared common goals with over the years. I am looking forward to starting the Advance Standing Program at Fordham in the Fall to continue my education in Social Work.

My advice to the incoming students is to never give up and continue to strive for your dreams. Be fearless in the face of adversity and never stop learning.

The academic and social events that would bring all students and faculty together anywhere on campus.

Looking forward to taking what I have learned into the professional world.

Take your academics seriously and know there is always help if you are willing to take it.

Being a Peer Mentor for the freshmen of 2021- 2023.

Take advantage of all of the new opportunities that you will have. Connect with faculty members and try new things!

Spending time with friends at the Academic Success Center or in the science building.

I will miss all the connections I made here, especially to professors and faculty members, and I will miss the camaraderie of the physics program. I am most looking forward to starting my career as a Physics Teacher.

Utilize your professors and resources - build a reputation with them. Use professors' office hours and the Academic Success Center, they're here to help you, so use them.

My favorite part of my time at SCSU was being apart of the greatest club, Steppin’ Up Drill Team. My team has become my second family.

I’m going to miss gathering on the Buley Library Patio on a beautiful sunny day with all my friends and fellow classmates. I’m also going to miss the events put on throughout the school year for students! I’m looking forward to new beginnings that bring forth new opportunities.

Get involved! You will not regret it. You get to meet so many new people and that can bring forth a lot of networking opportunities for yourself in the future. Also, make sure you balance out your academic and social life. School is very important, however there’s nothing wrong with having fun with some friends every once in a while! Make your time at SCSU worth it!

Dancing with Otus the owl was always fun! Haha

Come ready to work and learn from the best!