Lupita Barajas
BA-English
Cum Laude, Dept. Honors in English
Favorite Time at SCSU
It's a tie between my study abroad trip and my thesis defense
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I'm going to miss seeing my friends on a daily basis and chatting with my professors during their office hours. But I'm very excited for all of our future endeavors!
Advice to Incoming Students
Get involved! It's really going to enhance your experience at Southern and that's how I made most of my friends!
Melisa Rose Beecher
B.S. Biology Secondary Education 7-12
Promising Future Educator Book Award in Biology
Favorite Time at SCSU
My Favorite part of SCSU was getting to be involved in countless programs, jobs, activities and events. I met and networked with so many people, it’s hard to keep track. But my most favorite part of being an Owl, was getting to work in the Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies. I never thought I would feel like I had a home again after leaving my lab back in high school. But Dr. Grace took me under his wing Freshmen year and the rest was history. He then introduced me to Dr. Breslin who helped me develop new skills sets for working in a marine wet lab. And who could forget about getting to go Scuba Diving with Dr. Grace back at the place where I first got open water Scuba certified! It was like a dream come true. If there are any faculty members who made my time at Southern more enjoyable then working in the lab, it was Dr. Breslin and Dr. Grace. Tanks to you two!🐠
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I think it is safe to say that I am going to immensely miss my lab and all my fishies. Especially Ben and Jerry, my amazing horseshoe crabs who listened to every horrible exam and quiz I had over the past 4 years. I am also going to miss being on campus. There were days where I would come to campus at 7am and not leave until 10 pm. I can safely say I have explored ALL portions of campus. I made a lot of good memories on campus that will stay with me for the rest of my life!
Advice to Incoming Students
Advice for incoming students? DON’T WORRY! Everyone takes different paths, even if you take a winding road to get to the SAME destination as your friend, you still got there! The journey is half the fun, make the most of it!
Jacob Bojnowski
Psychology
Cum Laude
Favorite Time at SCSU
Every meal in conn hall was cherished.
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I’m going to miss what was missed.
Advice to Incoming Students
Don’t hesitate, work hard, and eat conn for absolutely every meal.
Michael Boules
Public Health
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
Looking forward to a Real Job
Colby Butler
Psychology
Favorite Time at SCSU
Since I wasn't able to be on campus yet, I don't have too many memories. All I know is that there are some incredibly committed and hard-working professors and faculty at SCSU. We have all gone through this crazy pandemic time together and for professors to have risen to the occasion along with my fellow students, is a huge accomplishment. It warms my heart that we have a great community.
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
There's not a lot that I will miss. I've been going to school off and on for years. I've gone to 5 different institutions in three different states. To be honest, I'm very much ready for this undergraduate journey to come to an end. However, I am very much looking forward to my graduate school journey at SCSU for School Psychology.
Advice to Incoming Students
Change happens. Don't be afraid to fight for what you want. Commit 100% and there's nothing you can't accomplish.
