Amy

Advice to High School Seniors:  Be excited for college, even if you just have to act it.

Hobbies: lovin' Oneonta, reading, going to the movies, film, shopping, sleeping and having fun!

Intended Career Path:  Professor of Film in a University, or a film industry executive.

Extra Curricular Activities: Communication Arts Society, Resident Student Organization, The Wire

The best thing about Oneonta is: the fish up at Hunt!

My reason for choosing Oneonta was:  I fell in love with the campus and my major on my first visit.

Oneonta has helped me to: realize what I want to do with my life.

My feeling on campus dining is: very eclectic. My favorite place is Jazzmans!

Alice

Advice to High School Seniors: Cherish these times and don't be scared of College.

Hobbies: collecting quotes, hanging out with friends, going to concerts

Intended Career Path: News Anchor, Reporter

Extra Curricular Activities: The Wire, The State Times, Hall government

My reason for choosing Oneonta was:  the friendly people.

Oneonta has helped me to: find my niche.

My feeling on campus dining is: Oneonta offers a lot of variety.

Amy M.

Advice to High School Seniors:don't give up on something because it's hard. Always try something new.

Hobbies:  reading, writing, hanging out with friends

Extra Curricular Activities: I am a member of OSES and I like working with other emergency squads.

The best thing about Oneonta is: the friendly enviroment.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was:  it's close to home but not too close.

Oneonta has helped me to: broaden my horizons by giving me opportunities to try new things.

My feeling on campus dining is: some days are better than others, but there is always something.

Colin

Advice to High School Seniors: be excited about coming to school!

Hobbies: acting and singing

Intended Career Path:  Film Production

Extra Curricular Activities: Mask and Hammer (theatre club), The Wire, Oneonta Tour Team, Apollo Music Club

The best thing about Oneonta is: all the activities for students on campus!

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: distance from home and the cleanliness.

Oneonta has helped me to: learn more about myself and relationships with other people.

My feeling on campus dining is: there is a lot of variety.

Karyn

Advice to High School Seniors:  Take your time deciding on a school.  Enjoy these last few months and the summer, they go super fast!!

Hobbies:  Playing sports, coaching basketball, swimming, reading books other than textbooks when I have the time!

Extra Curricular Activities: Secretary of Communication Arts Society, Tour Guide Supervisor, Lifeguard, Blogger

The best thing about Oneonta is:  the great campus and all of the things to do here.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the Communications program

Oneonta has helped me to:  become more independent and prioritize my activities and time.

My feeling on campus dining is:  lots of options for all diets

C.J.

Advice to High School Seniors: take a deep breath and realize everything happens for a reason.

Hobbies: coaching/playing basketball, writing, making people smile

Intended Career Path: Coach NCAA mens basketball & be a teacher

Extra Curricular Activities: playing basketball, PEC board member, coach of JV boys Basketball, AAU, 2008 Spring Fashion Show

The best thing about Oneonta is: the people.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: I loved it! It's a great campus and offered my major.

Oneonta has helped me to: experience life more and further my education.

My feeling on campus dining is: enjoy the food but sometimes it gets repetitive.

Aria

Advice to High School Seniors:Relax and enjoy the time you have left. It only gets better from here!

Hobbies: Tap dancing, motorcycle riding, singing & working out.

Extra Curricular Activities: intramural volleyball, FYE football, Mask & Hammer - Into the Woods

The best thing about Oneonta are: my friends! They're amazing!

My reason for choosing Oneonta was:  it was the package deal.

Oneonta has helped me to:  meet new people!

My feeling on campus dining is: there's something for everyone.

Ashley

Advice to High School Seniors: Be yourself. Step outside your shell. Don't be afraid of the "college" life.

Hobbies:Playing field hockey, camping, scrapbooking

Extra Curricular Activities: The Wire

The best thing about Oneonta is: the community

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the education program, and good things I heard about the professors.

Oneonta has helped me to: become more outgoing and involved.

My feeling on campus dining is: depends on the day.

Will

Advice to High School Seniors:  Do not worry about deciding on a major.

Hobbies:  hanging out with friends and campus activities

Extra Curricular Activities: CUAC, Hall Government, Residence Student organization, Telecounselor, NRHH

The best thing about Oneonta is: appreciation of Diversity

My reason for choosing Oneonta was:  only college with SUNY Optometry

Oneonta has helped me to: find my way.

My feeling on campus dining is, decent food.

Smady

Advice to High School Seniors:  these truly are the best years of your life, so take advantage.

Hobbies:  listening to music, driving, painting

Extra Curricular Activities: NRHH, Orientation Leader, Night Host, Order of Omega, RA, Sigma Gamma Phi

The best thing about Oneonta is: the scenery.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the friendly enviroment.

Oneonta has helped me to:  find myself.

My feeling on campus dining is:  it's better than you think.

Former College: Nassau Community College

Jarred

Advice to High School Seniors:Don't be nervous about the college search, it can be stressful, but choose the college that you feel most at home with and can see yourself living for 4 years. College is a lot of fun, so get ready to embark on a new adventure and try new things.

Hobbies:  Hanging out with friends and playing sports.

Extra Curricular Activities: Intramurals

The best thing about Oneonta is: the campus size and my friends.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: campus size and how nice of a campus it is.

Oneonta has helped me to:  become a better leader and explore new opportunities while being away from home.

My feeling on campus dining is: very good, but it can get monotonous quickly.

Jennifer H.

Advice to High School Seniors: Go away to school. When you go away it opens you up to new opportunities and friends.

Hobbies: hanging out with friends and helping others.

Extra Curricular Activities: 4-H

The best thing about Oneonta is: the people are helpful and understanding.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the enviroment was welcoming and friendly.

Oneonta has helped me to: become more outgoing, meet new friends.

My feeling on campus dining is: it's good.

Kasey

Advice to High School Seniors: don't worry!

Hobbies: photography, Res Life, Knitting

Intended Career Path:  Graphic Design

Extra Curricular Activities: RA, Orientation Leader, Night Host, Orientation Committee, Art Shows, Teacher's Assistant

The best thing about Oneonta is: being able to find my niche.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: for the major.

Oneonta has helped me to: further my leadership skills.

My feeling on campus dining is:  there's something for everyone.

Jonathan

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Hobbies: movies, reading, computers

Extra Curricular Activities: The Wire and Oneonta State Emergency Squad

The best thing about Oneonta is: the people I have met since I started here.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: they had the best opportunities for my major and to gain an upstate experience.

My feeling on campus dining is: it's good, but it's better at home.

Juliette

Advice to High School Seniors:  Never take anyone's advice, blaze your own path in life.

Hobbies:  skiing, swimming, listening to music

Extra Curricular Activities: President of the French Club, managing editor of the schools newspaper, RSO representative.

The best thing about Oneonta is: the community feeling and the people.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the small class size and accessibility of professors.

Oneonta has helped me to:  discover what I want to do as a career.

My feeling on campus dining is: nothing better than Hulbert's Sunday brunch.

Amanda

Advice to High School Seniors: college isn't what you think it will be. it's better. But make sure you know how to balance your time between your academics and your social life. And don't forget to stay on top of your laundry!

Hobbies:  reading, rugby, writing, music, playing guitar

Intended Career Path: teach high school English or Higher Education

Extra Curricular Activities:  Women's Oneonta Rugby Football Club, Open Minded Unity Vice President, Blogger, Orientation Leader

The best thing about Oneonta is: all the opportunities I've been given to further my education and personal growth.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the top-notch education program.

Oneonta has helped me to: be more confident in my abilities.

My feeling on campus dining is:  can you say buffalo popcorn chicken?? YUM!

Joliana

Advice to High School Seniors: Take as many AP courses as possible.

Hobbies:  Sewing, collecting stamps and currencies

Extra Curricular Activities: Open Minded Unity, Volleyball, WONY radio DJ, HOLA club

The best thing about Oneonta is:it is a very open and welcoming community.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the wonderful, inviting people and atmosphere.

Oneonta has helped me to:  be more independent and build leadership skills.

My feeling on campus dining is: delicious.

Rebecca

Advice to High School Seniors:
Visit as many colleges as you can. You know you have found the right college when you walk onto the campus and feel as if you're at home.

Hobbies:  Scrapbooking, cooking, hanging out with friends, arts and crafts, organizing anything I can.

Extra Curricular Activities: RSO, hall government, volunteering for Center for Social Responsibility and Community

The best thing about Oneonta is:my new college friends, the deer, being able to sit and gaze at the stars.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: I felt at home and my amazing experience at PR2EPS (summer science camp)

Oneonta has helped me to: learn more what my strengths and weaknesses are and build myself confidence.

My feeling on campus dining is:the food is great. Even as a picky vegetarian I can always find something to eat.

Alexa

Advice to High School Seniors:
Have fun in college and get involved as much as possible becuase there is so much college has to offer.

Hobbies:  listening to new music, going to concerts

Extra Curricular Activities: Music Industry Club, College Union Activities Council, Rock to Cure, Intramurals

The best thing about Oneonta is: all of the on campus events and activities.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the Music Industry program.

Oneonta has helped me to:become more independent and outgoing.

My feeling on campus dining is:the food isn't bad and there is pretty good variety.

Kristen

Advice to High School Seniors: be ready for College and fun in advance.

Hobbies: soccer, movies, reading, field hockey

Intended Career Path: art teacher.

Extra Curricular Activities: intramural soccer, yearbook

The best things about Oneonta are: the people.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: my intended major and the campus.

Oneonta has helped me to: gain confidence and find myself.

My feeling on campus dining is: I love sandwiches!

Sara

Advice to High School Seniors: Study before class! Don't fall behind.

Hobbies: cooking, running, reading, hanging out with my cat

Intended Career Path: Registered Dietician

Extra Curricular Activities: Food and Nutrition Association

The best thing about Oneonta is: the scenery.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: it's accredited and respected.

Oneonta has helped me to: become more focused.

My feeling on campus dining is: you have to know what to look for.

Lauren

Advice to High School Seniors:Don’t rush your decision. And once you get there, don’t be afraid to branch out and experience new things!

Hobbies: reading, hanging out with friends, shopping, music

Intended Career Path: Elementary School Teacher

Extra Curricular Activities: Curtis Hall Government, RSO

The best thing about Oneonta is: the pretty campus and small community feel to it.

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the friendly people and great education program.

Oneonta has helped me to: become more outgoing.

My feeling on campus dining is: there’s a lot of variety.

Danielle

Advice to High School Seniors:Don’t put all your eggs in one basket -- research a lot of schools and research them thoroughly.

Hobbies: intramural softball, writing, listening to music, volleyball, swimming, and popping the caps off water bottles.

Intended Career Path: something in entertainment -- either PR, film screenwriter/director, advertising, maybe even acting.

The best thing about Oneonta is: the culture of the campus -- everyone is so friendly and there’s an overall happy vibe in this close-knit community. 

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: a good price for a great education!

Oneonta has helped me to: decide that a degree in Communications is definitely what I want.

My feeling on campus dining is: It’s honestly great food. And it keeps getting better -- I cannot wait for the new Brain Café!

Nicole

Advice to High School Seniors:Come to college with an open mind.  Try new things and get involved.  These will be the best years of your life!

Hobbies: shopping, hanging out with friends, watching movies

Intended Career Path: t o teach for a few years and then become a principal

The best thing about Oneonta is: the culture of the campus -- everyone is so friendly and there’s an overall happy vibe in this close-knit community. 

Extra Curricular Activities:  RA in Hulbert, Up ‘til Dawn

My reason for choosing Oneonta was: the awesome Education program and the beautiful campus.

Oneonta has helped me to: become more independent and experience so many different things.

My feeling on campus dining is: there is something for everyone.

Steve

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Caitlin M

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Kaitlin J

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Kathryn

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Julie

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Merissa

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Theresa

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Catherine

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Veronica

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