Nana Kumah, ‘24, Business Administration, Management, Minor in Construction Management

Hometown: Worcester, MA

Why did you choose Fitchburg State University?

I chose Fitchburg State University because of the campus size; coming from a typically small high school I did not want to attend a huge university that would overwhelm me. Fitchburg State is big enough that I can meet new people daily, but also small enough that I feel like I can build a sense of community here.

What clubs/organizations have you been involved with since you started at Fitchburg State and how has your involvement benefited you in your college experience?

I have gotten involved in quite a bit since I’ve been a student here at Fitchburg State and I believe it adds to why I enjoy my time here so much. For the past two years, I have been a tour guide on campus, recently president of a new club I started, and I have also been an orientation leader, resident assistant, SGA senator, and now SGA vice president. All my different positions and campus involvement really shaped how I am as a person today.

What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus?

I would advise a new student to sign up for as many clubs and organizations as possible at Rock the Block. Signing up for clubs at Rock the Block does not mean it’s mandatory for you to commit, it just puts you in the email loop whenever the club is having an event or general body meeting. If you decide to attend one meeting or event you might find out you really enjoy it and eventually want to move on to a higher position, that’s kind of the track I took. I went from just attending general meetings and seeing what clubs can do to eventually starting my own club and being President.

What was your favorite experience during your first year at Fitchburg State?

My favorite experience during my freshman year was attending events not related to classes. Being a college student can be stressful at times so having events offered on campus that can distract from classes and endless homework would be really great. My friends and I would spend all day doing homework together so we could attend an event at night and not have to worry about anything other than having fun and relieving some stress.