Meet Our Student Ambassadors

    SUNY Brockport's students are our most important and best resource. Meet the students who represent Brockport on our campus tours!

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    Name:
     Erin Patanella
    Hometown: Dansville, NY
    Major: Journalism and Broadcasting & Sociology
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     My dad is an alumni and always talked so highly of SUNY Brockport and the programs it has to offer. As soon as I toured the campus I fell in love with the environment and had an overwhelming sense of home.

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    Name:
     Hunter Wassink
    Hometown: Clymer, NY
    Major: Exercise Science
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
    I chose Brockport because it was a top school for my major and it was far enough away from home to where mom and dad couldn’t visit me every weekend.

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    Name:
     Sydney Johnson
    Hometown: Rochester, NY
    Major: Dance
    Year:
     Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I chose Brockport because I lived pretty close and my mom got her bachelors and masters degree from Brockport.

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    Name:
     Kyle Holt
    Hometown: East Rochester, NY
    Major: Double major in Criminal Justice and Political Science 
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport? I chose Brockport because I was told about the community that was based around this campus which made me excited to attend college, I also enjoyed the distance from home!

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    Name:
     Anaheysha Baptiste-White
    Hometown: Rochester, NY
    Major: Public Health & Dance with a Biology minor
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I chose Brockport for many reasons: I wanted a college closer to home, they offer both the majors I wanted, and lastly, the community here is very welcoming.

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    Name:
     Arrad Tausif
    Hometown: Buffalo, NY
    Major: Exercise Science & Pre-Professional Health
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I chose SUNY Brockport because of the welcoming community and the strong Exercise Science department. 

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    Name:
     Nina Shanley
    Hometown: Buffalo, NY
    Major: Psychology
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I chose Brockport because of the great Psychology program and from seeing the campus. I fell in love when I did my tour of the school.

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    Name:
     Camryn Parker
    Hometown: Bronx, NY
    Major: Psychology with a minor in Dance
    Year: Senior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     It felt like home & I loved the campus!

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    Name:
     Aiden Meyering
    Hometown: Brockport, NY
    Major: Adolescent History Education
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I grew up in Brockport and lived here my whole life so it seemed like a great choice. Both my parents went here and I took advantage of the 3-1-3 program at Brockport High School.

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    Name:
     Jessica Goodis
    Hometown: Long Island, NY
    Major: Addictions and Behavioral Health  
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     Brockport has great academic programs and when I toured campus I immediately felt like I was at home.

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    Name:
     Emily Skorupski
    Hometown: Medford, NY
    Major: Childhood Inclusive Multidisciplinary Education
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport?
     I chose Brockport because it has a beautiful campus, is financially accessible, and has a variety of majors to pick from. I loved it the moment I took the campus tour!

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    Name:
     Micaela Melgar
    Hometown: Manhattan, NY
    Major: Healthcare Administration
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport? The excellent academic programs, scholarships offered, and opportunities on campus.

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    Name:
     Natalie Muller
    Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
    Major: Kinesiology
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport? The specific majors offered at Brockport, and the opportunities similar to a larger school, but for an affordable price.

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    Name:
     Abbigail Mathurin
    Hometown: Long Island, NY
    Major: Psychology
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport? I choose SUNY Brockport because when I came to the campus I felt like it was my new home. I was searching for a place that was away from home. Also, because I really liked the psychology program that this campus offered.

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    Name:
     Sheyla Jimenez
    Hometown: Bronx, NY
    Major: Psychology & Social Work
    Year: Junior
    Why did you choose Brockport? I came to the Elthsworth bus trip and instantly new this is where I belong. The staff and people on campus were so welcoming and helped me out a lot financially with scholarship opportunities.

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    Name:
     Ilias Wilson
    Hometown: Bainbridge, NY
    Major: Kinesiology
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? My brother went to Brockport and being able to stay close to him is awesome!

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    Name:
     Jack Hnatiw
    Hometown: Clay, NY
    Major: Psychology
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? On my tour of campus I felt welcomed and the students on campus made me excited to be a part of the community!

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    Name:
     Brenda Martin-Kemp
    Hometown: Pike, NY
    Major: Psychology & Criminal Justice
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? Brockport has a great psychology department, and when I came for an open house event I knew this was the place where I belong.

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    Name:
     Erika Patkalitsky
    Hometown: Buffalo, NY
    Major: International Studies & Political Science
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? The requirements for my field of study and because I loved the campus vibe.

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    Name:
     Delaney Mulcock
    Hometown: Rochester, NY
    Major: Nursing
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? My parent went her & my sister currently goes here. I also loved campus and felt like I would be able to fit in here.

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    Name:
     Lucas Vargas
    Hometown: Bronx, NY
    Major: Journalism & Broadcasting with minors in Coaching and Theater
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? I chose Brockport because straight off the bat it felt like home down to the staff right to the students everyone makes you feel like you’re apart of a family.

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    Name:
     Daniel Reinhart
    Hometown: Kenmore, NY
    Major: Exercise Science
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? The strong Exercise Science department, it was close to home, and I really liked the campus.

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    Name:
     Erin Jones
    Hometown: West Haverstraw, NY
    Major: Journalism & Broadcasting
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? Everyone I met was proud to be at Brockport, they were eager to share their pride. I also got personalized care from faculty during my visit and knew I wanted to be a Golden Eagle.

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    Name:
     Hannah Lockwood
    Hometown: West Seneca, NY
    Major: Exercise Science
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? I discovered the huge amount of pride students here have for sports and that athletics was a part of the Brockport culture. After learning about the incredible programs I knew this is where I could see myself living and learning.

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    Name:
     Emilie Kennell
    Hometown: Rochester, NY
    Major: Recreation & Tourism
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? I really like the location, it is close to home for me, the community makes you feel at home and SUNY Brockport is the perfect size.

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    Name:
     Jayden Morales
    Hometown: Troy, NY
    Major: Physical Education
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? As soon as I arrived on campus I fell in love with Brockport & it was a very different pace compared to where I came from.

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    Name:
     Julia Szozda
    Hometown: Cohoes, NY
    Major: Criminal Justice and Addictions & Behavioral Health
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? Brockport's campus stood out after doing many campus tours, staff were eager to answer all my questions, and Brockport accepted all of my college credits.

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    Name:
     Sophia Scorcia
    Hometown: Lynbrook, NY
    Major: Criminal Justice
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? When I arrived on campus for the first time, I knew that this college was perfect for me. The town felt similar to mine, and I felt so supported and confident about choosing Brockport.

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    Name:
     Cailyn Gordon
    Hometown: Queensbury, NY
    Major: Dance & Psychology
    Year: Sophomore
    Why did you choose Brockport? I loved the many different majors I could choose from, the quality of the dance program, and the positive experience I had during my tour.

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    Name:
     Kallista Bertini
    Hometown: Buffalo, NY
    Major: Business Administration
    Year: Freshman
    Why did you choose Brockport? I considered Brockport based on the scholarships, but after touring I knew I could get a good education and college experience.