Darlene Membreno - Psychology - Southern Connecticut State University Class of 2024

Darlene Membreno

Psychology

This has been a rough couple years for all of us I bet, but do not let the negative define and take over your story. God has woken us up everyday these past 4 years and has continued to push faith and motivation into all of us. I am proud of all of you for accomplishing this regardless of what major, gpa, how long it took you to get to this moment, etc. What matters is we did this and we did this together. Feel liberated and feel that moment of being a college graduate. We have all came a long way and whether I know you or not ? I am very proud of you. God bless you all !

Favorite Time at SCSU

My best friend from high school, Shamar Livingston joining SCSU my junior year and us being able to see each other more often.

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

I am looking forward to my upcoming deployment this year. I am the only female leadership in my current unit and I am excited to further my career and show women that you can be in college, work a full time job, and still be boss leader in the military which is a male dominated field.

Advice to Incoming Students

Take your time. A lot can happen in four years. Do not feel like you need to rush anything and take your time. Do not feel discouraged either. Everyone has a different path. I used to beat myself up about how I’m not up to speed, but I took a step back and realized that I do have a lot going on in my life and that I’m on the pace and path that God put me on. You got this. Do not lose faith in God, but do not lose faith in yourself.

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