Orientation Leaders
Jonathan Augustyn
Major: Sport Management '09
Hometown/High School: Elma/Canisius High School
On-campus activities: Admissions Ambassador, SMAT
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Ticket Rep - Buffalo Bills
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? It was a friendly environment and they made me feel at home on my visit
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Watch the Bills and Sabres
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Potential
What advice do you have for first year students? Manage your time well
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? a flash drive
Dan Barracotta
Major: Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies
Hometown/High School:
Lockport NY Lockport High School
On-campus activities:
I play on the baseball team I am the President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) And I am an Admissions Ambassador
Why did you choose to come to Medaille?
I chose Medaille because it offered the best combanation of what I was looking for, small size, strong academics, caring people, athletics, and affordability
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo?
I love to go to the sporting events, weather it be other Medaille teams, the Sabres, the Bills, or the Bisons
How would you describe Buffalo in one word?
Home
What advice do you have for first year students? Just go to class, don’t be lazy, and do not be afraid to ask for help from teachers, other students or staff College is a lot of hard work, but it is also a lot of fun
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Fewer clothes, you will end up wearing sweatpants and a hoddie most of the time anyways
Dan Brawn
Major: Education
Hometown/High School: Hamburg/Frontier
On-campus activities: Student Government, MMD, Future Teachers Club
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Department, Admissions Ambassador, Assistant in the Admissions office of the Medaille School of Adult and Graduate Education
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? Small class size, friendly people
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Sabres Games
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? fun
What advice do you have for first year students? Get as involved as possible. It makes the college years so much more enjoyable.
Shanena Brundege
Major: Psychology
Hometown/High School: Clarence/ Mount St. Mary Academy
On-campus activities: Psychology Club, Women's Club, Helping Hands Club, TRIO Program, Peer-Mentoring Program, and Leadership Program.
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Champion roller skater, teach roller skating, volunteer at Gilda's Club, and I work in the admissions office at Medaille.
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? I chose to come to Medaille because of the faculty, staff, and small environment. When you're at Medaille you feel as if you're a part of one big family.
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? I love going to eat! One thing that is great about Buffalo is that there is a wide variety of food and it is affordable.
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Relaxed
What advice do you have for first year students? I would advice 1st yr students to make sure that they attend classes because it is very important to stay on top of the work and not fall behind. Also, if you are a resident student make sure you leave your door open for the first couple weeks of school so that you can meet other students living in your residence hall. Students should also make sure to get involved on campus and participate in as many activities as possible because it is a great way to meet people and become more familiar with Medaille. Lastly, I would recommend getting organized because you will accumulate a lot of papers and worksheets throughout the semester.
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare
themselves for school?
-An Agenda because you need to be able to make sure what homework is due for what class because it is not always the same. Also, it is an easy way to organize your daily schedule so you don't forget to turn something in or go to an activity that you signed up for.
-Sports Equipment
-Dress Clothes, because if you try to get a real full-time job your going to have to go through an interview process and wearing jeans and a t-shirt will not cut it.
-Mattress Pad, so you can be even more comfortable
-Backpack, because there can be some books that are a little to heavy and they need to be put in a back-pack.
Lisa Cialfi
Major: Communications Minor: English
Hometown/High School: Clay, NY (Which is 20 minutes north of Syracuse) I attended Cicero- North Syracuse High School
On-campus activities: President of SGA, Senior Editor Medaille Perspective, Admissions Ambassador
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: I intern with Mayor Byron W Brown's Communications Director Peter Cutler. I also work at Buffalo Wild Wings
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? I wanted a small school because I came from such a large High School After I took a tour I really loved the feel and location of the school, and the dorms they are definitely what sold me
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Go Shopping on Elmwood and of course get something from spot coffee while I am there Maybe drive up to the falls, go out to eat and walk around its very pretty up there at night
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? sports-crazed
What advice do you have for first year students? Learn the study habits that work best for you as soon as you can, it will make your life easier. Don't forget to reread the syllabus for each class throughout the semester those 10 page papers are not easily done the night before. Spelling counts in college and so does grammar, just a warning
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare
themselves for school? Your Ipod for sure, roommates can be irritating even if they are your best friends!
Carley Hartman
Major: Psychology
Hometown/High School: Hilton/ Hilton High School On-campus activities:
Psychology Club, Admissions Ambassador, RSC
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Kodak
Why did you choose to come to
Medaille? I liked that it was a small school and that it wasnt too far from home I also like the dorms!
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Hang out with friends and go shopping!
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? friendly
What advice do
you have for first year students? Try to get involved in many different things You could join a club or a sports team This will help you meet more people and make you feel more welcomed
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Bring lots of movies and lots of pictures of friends and family!
Ashley Kosicky
Major: Vet-Tech & Biology '09
Hometown/High School: Binghamton/Binghamton High School
On-campus activities: Life Sciences Club, Student Government Association, Vet-Tech Club, Green Light Project
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Working at Village Laundry, ha!
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? For the Vet-Tech Program, the snow in Buffalo, and that it's a small school
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Walk around & Explore
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Interesting
What advice do you have for first year students? Join clubs and meet new people
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Anything that you can't live without, and stuff that make you feel better when you get homesick
Amanda Kraft
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown/High School: Fairport/ Fairport High School
On-campus activities: Ambassador, Future Teachers Club, Honors Program
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Target
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? I love the small campus environment, the dorm rooms are awesome, it was affordable and offered the major I wanted
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Shop at the Galleria mall and walk in Delaware Park
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Entertaining
What advice do you have for first year students? Get involved! and budget your time
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Don't over pack; if you don't use it at home you won't need it at school!
Ryne McCord
Major: Communications
Hometown/High School: Salamanca/Salamanca
On-Campus Activities: Assistant Sports Editor of Medaille Perspective, WMCB The Lizard, Student Ambasador, Student Government Association, Corral Crazies
Why did you choose Medaille? Good Communications program
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Cheer on Buffalo Sports
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Relaxed
What advice do you have for first year students? Get involved
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? You don't need that extra pair of shoes, you're not going to wear that shirt. Don't bring so much stuff, bring the essentials, because you'll accumulate more stuff throughout the year
Devin Reschke
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown/High School: Syracuse (Lyncourt)/Solvay High School
On-campus activities: Baseball, Criminal Justice Club, Intermurals
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Summer Baseball, New Car Salesman, Bus Boy
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? Mostly to fly the coop I like the small close-knit environment.
What is your favorite thing to
do in Buffalo? EAT! The food there is amazing. Also, the professional sports are cool
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? BOFFO-look it up in the dictionary
What advice do you have for first year students? Focus. Do NOT lose sight of your goals Constantly remind yourself why your in school. College is what you make of it so get involved and you'll have a blast.
What would you
tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Tylenol, Digital Camera, Ramen Noodles and Money
Melissa Schwab
Major: Elementary Education Concentration in Social Science
Hometown/High School: West Seneca, West Seneca East High School
On-campus activities: Lacrosse, Future Teachers Club, Admissions
Ambassador, Leadership, Scholars Program
Off-campus
activities/internships/jobs: Party Hostess at Bounce Magic, Classroom aide for special ed students, Hanging out with friends
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? I wanted to be somewhere that my professors would know my name and I could meet great people
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Go to Buffalo Bandits games with friends i've met at school
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Adventure
What advice do
you have for first year students? Buffalo is the smallest big city you will be in so take advantage of what the city offers as well as pay attention to your school work, its a balancing act that you have to learn
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare
themselves for school? Bring pictures of friends from home and family It reminds you of all the people who care about you as well as your favorite movies and microwave popcorn It's great for making new friends
Eric Schmitz
Major: Sport Management
Hometown/High School: North Collins, NY/North Collins
On-campus activities: Sport Management Assist Team (SMAT, Corral Crazies, Medaille Perspective, Soccer, Admissions Ambassador
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: HS Soccer Referee, Blogger for 3rd Man In
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? Location, small campus, great SPM program
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? Going to Sabres, Bills & Bandits games
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? Underappreciated
What advice do you have for first year students? Get involved, your college experience relies on you making the effort to make it enjoyable
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Sandals, because you rarely have to walk far to get anywhere. You might as well be comfortable.
Matthew Slovick
Major: Sport Management
Hometown/High School: Grand Island, NY/ St Joseph's Collegiate Institute On-Campus activities: SGA, Intramurals Off-Campus activities/internships/jobs: Admissions Ambassador, hopefully a law office internship starting in the fall
I chose to come to Medaille because of its excellent and recognized Sports Management program. I also chose Medaille because of the small class sizes, the friendly faculty and administration, and the location of the beautiful campus.
My favorite thing to do in Buffalo is to go out to eat. There are so many great restaurants in this city, I don't think it's possible that I could even narrow down my top five!
Buffalo in one word= Neighborly
The advice that I have for first year students is to not take your free time for granted. Unlike high school, you will have way more free time on your hands whether it is between classes or after classes. And although it may be tempting to watch TV or hang out with your friends, just make sure you stay on top of your work, because it never stops coming.
I would tell a first year student to pack an alarm clock. Sometimes when you have to be at that really early class, or major meeting, this necessary item will remind you when you forget, and will hopefully be loud enough to get you out of bed.
Adaia Wheeler
Major: Communications
Hometown/High School: Buffalo/City Honors School at Fosdick Masten Park
On-campus activities: Medaille Admissions Ambassadors, Multicultural Association, Medaille Perspective
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County, internship at Jackson Parker Public Relations, and I work at Aerie by American Eagle
Why did you choose to come to Medaille?
Choosing a school that would fit me academically and socially was very important and as soon as I stepped foot on Medaille's campus I believed that was where I belonged
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo?
Take a walk down Elmwood Avenue, thats where the best shopping is!
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? unpredictable
What advice do you have for first year students? Make your college experience everything that you want it to be. Never miss out on an opportunity to step out of your character and try something else. Try joining at least one club or taking part in a workshop or activity that is different from anything you've ever done and introduce yourself to everyone. You would be amazed at what interests you and who you would become friends with.
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? Bring everything that you could imagine needing on a daily basisthen bring everything else You never know what will come up
Emilee Yormick
Major: Psychology
Hometown/High School: Hamburg, NY/ Hamburg High School
On-campus activities: Women's Lacrosse, SAB, Psychology Club
Off-campus activities/internships/jobs: I work at a local store in my hometown
Why did you choose to come to Medaille? because of the size and location!
What is your favorite thing to do in Buffalo? go to one of the many sporting events or just be in the city!
How would you describe Buffalo in one word? awesome
What advice do you have for first year students? be ready for everything and anything, don't have a closed mind but mostly just have fun!
What would you tell a first year student to pack to better prepare themselves for school? though one- bring something that will remind you of home, picture, stuffed animal, you never want to forget about where you came from
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