Who might I find today?
Blake James
“My experience at SUNY Brockport has been intriguing to say the least. I am a double major studying in Computer Science and Criminal Justice, so you can say I’m pretty busy academically. It’s been important for me to experience as much as I can. Being from Buffalo, NY I have tried my best to meet and interact with as many people as I can. I am a student-athlete participating in Men’s Track and Field. I am currently the Director of Finance for Men of Color here on campus, a Residential Assistant, and a co-advisor in the Residence Hall Association.”
“Despite the current climate, I am staying productive, proactive, and making the best out of the new normal. I am not a fan of virtual classes, meetings, or events and would prefer more things to be in person. However, I put my health and safety above my temporary desires and focus on protecting the nest to ensure people’s safety. I’m a sophomore, so I know I have more time to be involved, and I’m anticipating new experiences to truly make my Brockport experience one I wish to share with others.”
“To get out of my room — I spend time at the SERC three times a week to stay physically in shape and walk around the village during the weekend to view the scenery. I try to eat with my friends every other day and chat daily to continue a conversation. We find little projects like video editing, event advertising, and volunteer work on campus to serve my institution and give back to the community that I consider a second home.”
Molly Nichols
“Finding time to experience what I wanted to do coming here has been a struggle, to say the least. I didn’t know who I wanted to be and where I wanted to go, but now I know exactly what I’m trying to accomplish. These past two years were beneficial in helping me understand how I can impact my community, while meeting and connecting with new friends along the way. I love to watch movies and listen to music — you could say I’m a little dramatic. Theatre has always been a passion of mine, and I’m proud to say I’ve been involved on many projects in the theatre department. That’s something that COVID-19 took away from me, as theatre was my outlet. My expressive ability feels limited, and my break from my classes and work is gone for who knows how long — I truly miss it.”
“In the mean time, I’m studying Early Childhood Education, with the intent to teach kids from first grade through third. I currently have a job as a teacher assistant and I really enjoy my time there. It makes me excited to have my own classroom someday! Hopefully after Brockport I will start working full time in a school with the grades I want to teach. I can easily do a masters program, and I’m confident in my ability to coincide that with a teaching program.”
“While I still have a little time left here in Brockport, I enjoy spending time with my friends. This red statue is a favorite spot of mine to hang out and clear my head for a little while. I still have friends who are alumnus, and I remember their time here fondly. I really am thankful for my experiences here, I wouldn’t be who I am without them.”
Michelle “Mia” Miller
“Living at Brockport, I can honestly say, has changed my life. Not only was it the first time I was on my own in the adult world, but it was a fantastic way for me to ease into college life and immerse myself, while still having my own private place to go unwind. I am an art/graphic design major with an English literature minor, so I spend a good amount of time in both the Tower and LAB.”
“I sometimes find it hard to be an art major, as I love to showcase my work and reflect on my peers’ work as well. However, with COVID still hanging around, I can’t experience art the way I think it should be shown. I’m proud of my work, and I’m able to show the world my brain in a way that others can’t — and I think that’s special, you know? Some people walk up to me and say ‘Wow! That’s really good, do you like to draw? As if I’m not planning on doing this the rest of my life.’ I find it funny, but I understand why some other people majoring in art might be frustrated, as some people might not take us seriously.”
“You can often find me with the sketchbook that I bring everywhere I go, in case I get some downtime in between classes to find a quiet place to draw. I love what I do, and I’m thankful to have a good support group filled with friends and family that give me advice on my work, as well as give me the social interaction I think we all need.”
“At first, I was extremely nervous to live on campus, with a roommate I had never spoken with before, but the longer I spent hanging out with new people in my building and around campus, I could readily say that I had made it my home there. Dorm life has been nothing but a positive experience for me, specifically in Harmon Hall, where I met some of the best people and made some of my best friends. I’m going to miss campus life greatly. I feel more confident than ever in my choice, and I hope other people aren’t afraid to do what they love, it means the world to me.”
