Class of ‘23 is busy making college decisions

By Angelina Ochoa

Angela Buscemi

Q: Where are you going to college and what will you major in?

A: Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. I will major in Psychology.

Q: Why Marist?

A: I love the atmosphere there. Marist definitely cares about its student body and is very supportive of its students. Also, they offer an amazing travel abroad program which is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the world.

Q: What inspired you to choose your major?

A: I hope to one day be able to help people and coach them through hard times that may occur in their lives.

Q: What advice would you give to underclassmen navigating the college process?

A: To visit as many schools as possible. When you know where you are meant to be, you will feel it. The best thing to do is to follow your heart and not limit your options. Sometimes, the best things to happen in our lives are things we don’t see coming.

Amanda Prinzi

Q: Where are you going to college and what will you major in?

A: Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. I will be participating in the Five-Year Accelerated Program in Speech-Language Pathology.

Q: Why Misericordia?

A: I am convinced that Misericordia’s pre-professional programs, such as SLP, PT, and OT, are extremely advanced and the professors will work hard to make you into a successful student. Misericordia is quite small, which means you can develop a more personal connection with your professors and you will never be seen as a number. I attended Misercordia’s Speech Pathology Exploration Camp for four days in the summer and I loved everything about the school. It was a perfect fit.

Q: What inspired you to choose your major?

A: My grandmother suffered from a stroke in her early 70s and was recommended a speech pathologist to help with her speech delay. After months of work, my grandma was able to make an almost full recovery and began to enjoy all the things she loved again, including bocci, bowling, and going out to shop. Our Speech Pathology helped her regain her confidence and transform back into her original self. I knew after watching my grandmother recover that Speech Pathology was my calling, to be a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Q: Are there any personal goals you are looking to achieve in college?

A: I would love to be more social and try to get involved in my community as much as possible. Hill has certainly pre- pared me for what it’s like to do hard work, so I will try my best with the skills I’ve learned to tackle the workload. Giving myself self-care time and relaxation will be something I want to achieve and try not to be too hard on myself.

Q: What advice would you give to underclassmen navigating the college process?

A: Four words ‒ everything will work out. The hardest pill to swallow is you may not get into your top pick, you may not get that scholarship, you may be confused about what to major in and stressed out, thinking all your friends have their life together. The truth will always be that everyone is just as worried as you are. You will get to where you need to be. The universe has a plan for you.

Marielle Cavendish

Q: Where are you going to college and what will you major in?

A: Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. I will major in Computer Animation.

Q: Why Full Sail?

A: Full Sail has a two-year Computer Animation and has connections to the Disney College Program where I hope to study.

Q: What inspired you to choose your major?

A: My love for art has always been a significant part of my life and defines who I am. Also, I have always wanted to work for Disney in some way or another.

Q: What advice would you give to underclassmen navigating the college process?

A: I would say that it is definitely stressful in the beginning, but pays off in the end. When you finally get those acceptances in the mail, it is an amazing feeling to know that you made it.