As a recent graduate from the Student Affairs Administration program at Binghamton University, I currently started my professional career in academic advising. After earning a B.S. in Communication Studies from SUNY Oneonta, I strived to combine this interest with my passion for helping college students by working in the Binghamton University Speaking Center as a Graduate Assistant. I have been fortunate to explore academic advising, career services, and working at a community college through internship experience. I enjoy learning about student development theory and transition and retention programs, and I have an interest in first-year experience courses, as well as instructional design. With an interest in psychology, I love exploring personality types (I am an ESFJ!) and what drives us to do what we do. Most importantly, I have a passion for supporting college students, keeping a holistic framework in mind. College is such an important milestone in life, and students need someone to help guide them on the path to success. My mentors inspired me to enter the field of student affairs because I would not have been successful without them. My goal is to be this support system for students that I was lucky enough to receive. After struggling with homesickness in my first semester at SUNY Oneonta, I became passionate in educating campus of this common struggle. I thoroughly enjoy working with students to find courses they are excited about, since this can lead to other opportunities. College helped me grow in so many ways, and I am motivated to help students achieve this themselves.