My name is Jen, I am currently a junior here at Suffolk University. I am a Political Science major, with a double minor in communications and biology.

I grew up in a very small town in New Hampshire, about an hour north of here. Having grown up relatively close to Boston, I knew the city pretty well, and knew that Boston was where I wanted to go to school. My High School was small so it allowed me a lot of personal attention and opportunities to excel, so when I started my college search I was looking for a small school environment with a big city feel. That is truly what I found here at Suffolk University.

Suffolk University has placed itself in an environment that caters to the student. It completely understands the needs of students both in and out of the classroom setting. It is a place where you will not only achieve in academics but also grow in life.

The opportunities that are afforded by this University are exceptional. We tell all of our students that the most important thing here at Suffolk is to get involved. I tell people that they should find out what they are passionate about and get whole-heartedly involved in that; being passionate about something while in college makes getting through four years of college academics a lot easier.

For me, that thing has been government. Whether it is being a part of the Student Government Association, the Model United Nations group, or going to the lectures around Boston, there are endless opportunities for any interest.

One of the things that make Suffolk such a unique place to study is the fact that even though you are surrounded by the grandeur of the city, you still receive the prized personal attention of a much smaller institution. You have the opportunity to receive actual feedback on your work, engage in comprehensive discussions, and grow as a student in small classes with dedicated professors.

Boston is such a dynamic city, offering something for everyone at any time. I love going to the MFA and seeing the new exhibits, watching free concerts at Copley, Government Center, and the Esplanade, or just getting lost in the South End. Boston is a city that has everything, but still entertains when you do nothing at all.

Suffolk is a very unique institution. We are an urban campus, without a campus, an institution that has imbedded itself right into the heart of a living breathing city. I urge students to come to Suffolk if they are looking for a true big city school, with a small campus feel.

At the end of my time here at the University I plan on attending graduate school for both a law and Public health degree, hopefully going on to work in international public health, securing medical aid for third world countries.

Welcome to SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY!!