Paula Tattari
General studies with concentration on health and society services
Favorite Time at SCSU
My sorority Delta Phi Epsilon, being part of the Greek Life community and my time as a student athlete
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I’m going to miss my friends. I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life in Green Bay, and starting my masters program to become an athletic training
Advice to Incoming Students
Learn your rights, and advocate for yourself! There will be times when people rely on you not knowing your rights, but you have to advocate for yourself even when things seem impossible
Makayla Teixeira
Special Education
Magna Cum Laude, Honors College, Dean’s List
Advice to Incoming Students
Get involved! Put yourself out there! You get what you give in your college experience. Make friends, make mistakes, but most importantly - make memories.
Paige Tetro
Recreation and Leisure Studies - Concentration Therapeutic Recreation
Favorite Time at SCSU
The peer mentor experience was my most cherished part of being a southern undergrad. I will forever cherish my time with them!
Advice to Incoming Students
Make this your own. This is your degree, your future, and your life. Don't hold back anything! You’ll find the most comfort in discomfort.
Nataskie Thomas
Computer Science
Favorite Time at SCSU
Freshman year!
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I will miss the people and culture at SCSU and I am looking forward to having the time of my life!
Advice to Incoming Students
It’s okay to fail, so long as you pick yourself up and try again, it’s not the end of the world.
Taya Torres
Communications
National Honors Society, Lamba Pi Eta
Favorite Time at SCSU
Meeting my best friend’s Jack Tiernan and Kelly McElroy.
Yadinitza Torres-Cintrón
Biology
Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List
Favorite Time at SCSU
I had many favorite parts of my time at SCSU. First was having the opportunity of being a Peer Academic Leader at the Academic Success Center, this allowed me to help many classmates, and it also blessed me with amazing friends. Another favorite memory was being able to do research and presented at the Research Symposium, which was a great experience.
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I am going to miss all the amazing classmates, professors, and faculty that I met during these years. I must add that I will also miss the nature around campus, especially during Autumn and Spring seasons. I am looking forward to this new and exciting chapter in my life.
Advice to Incoming Students
To incoming students, my advice to you is to never give up. No matter how many obstacles you face, I promise you that it will all be worth it in the end. You got this!
Tenaiza Tripp
Sociology concentration in criminology and criminal justice
CUM LAUDE
Favorite Time at SCSU
My favorite part is creating connections with the faculty, staff and students.
What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?
I’m going to miss the routine of going to southern. I’m looking forward to seeing myself grow as an individual.
Advice to Incoming Students
Get a study buddy in each class. It will help in the long run if your running late or missing assignments because you didn’t go to class for whatever reason.
