Hello all. My name is Delia Mooney and I am a sophomore at Suffolk University. I am a Public Relations major and a Marketing minor. As I began to search for schools my junior year of high school, I had no idea what school I wanted to attend. I was pretty open with my selections and wanted to visit schools in all types of areas. As my Dad and I constructed a list of schools to tour, he suggested that I add Suffolk to my list. He received his Bachelors and Masters from Suffolk and knew the different programs they had to offer. My first impression of Suffolk University was how awesome the location was. Knowing I wanted to major in Public Relations and minor in Marketing, I was looking for a school that could give me options for internships. There was no better location than in the heart of Boston.

      From my past experiences I think there are three important things that any Suffolk student should live by: Attend class; Get Involved; Explore Boston.

      By attending class every day, you are guaranteed to never miss an assignment, be prepared for tests, and get answers to questions that you never thought to ask. I remember when I was a freshman; I was stuck with all 8:00 and 8:30 classes. It was hard to wake up in the morning, but after you’re done with classes, you have the rest of the day to get involved. The professors at Suffolk are extremely helpful and are always challenging their students. A lot of the professors have had work experience in their particular major and can bring real life experience to the classroom.

      With over 60 diverse clubs on campus, men and women athletics, an active community service office and fantastic performing arts programs there is a place for everyone at S.U. Back in high school, I always got involved with sports and clubs because it kept me busy and focused academically. When I enrolled in Suffolk, I had the same intentions because there was no way my day would just consist of classes! Since I have always lived off campus, it was difficult at first to meet friends. As soon as I got involved on campus, I started meeting more people. This year I am an Alternative Spring Break Leader, a Trustee Ambassador, I write for the Suffolk Journal, and I am involved with the CAS Honors Program. Though my schedule can sometimes become hectic, and others may think I’m a little crazy, the more I am involved with, the more people I meet and the more I responsible I become.

      My last piece of advice is to explore Boston; the city is your campus. With thousands of places at your finger tips: sports games, museums, theaters, restaurants, libraries, shopping areas, concerts, and historical sites, you could do a different activity everyday of the week! It is extremely easy to get around Boston; no car necessary. There are so many T stops; for example, you can be in Copley Square in less than 10 minutes. I found the city of Boston to be an exciting and interesting area. Although I grew up in the suburbs, I never really took advantage of what the area has to offer. Boston consists of dozen of communities like Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End, Kenmore, Cambridge, etc. 

      This will be my second year living off campus. Living off campus with my sister has been a huge reality check. Everything is now my responsibility; cleaning, cooking, food shopping, laundry, payments, etc. It took time to adjust to my new lifestyle because college provides you with more freedom.

As a sophomore it is hard to say what my life will look like in three years. I plan on getting a job and working a little before furthering my education in Graduate school. If I could wake up the next morning and be working at my dream job, it would be as a private events coordinator for a restaurant or organization. But, for now, I’m taking school one day at a time and enjoying it! The possibilities are unlimited.