Grad school major-Administration of Higher Education
Favorite past-time activities-reading, visiting friends, watching the Red Sox
Favorite band- Sister Hazel
Dream vacation- Italy
Favorite part of Boston-Fenway Park
Why did you come to Suffolk? I came to Suffolk because I wanted to live in Boston and experience a big city. Also, I had the opportunity to go to school and work in student activities at the same time.
How will Suffolk University and the SAO contribute to your future? I want to work in student activities and this opportunity is teaching me a great deal about the ins and outs of the profession.
Any tips for undergrads - Get involved and take on leadership roles!! They will serve you will in many capacities both as a graduate student and a young professional. Plus, you get to meet new people and partake in some great activities.
Random Facts- I went to Denison University in Granville, Ohio for my undergrad and have lived in Ohio for the last 8 years. I am excited to be back in the heart of New England and working with such a dynamic group of students.
Heather Northrop
Hometown- Danbury, CT
Grad school major- Education in School Counseling
Favorite past-time activities- Sports (spectating & playing), spending time with family and friends
Favorite band- I love all music, but in terms of actual bands...Coldplay does it for me
Dream vacation- A month in Fiji
Favorite part of Boston- My apartment!
Why did you come to Suffolk? I wanted to go to a school in a big city that still had a community vibe. That’s exactly what Suffolk has. How will Suffolk University and the SAO contribute to your future? Experience, experience, and more experience. Every opportunity teaches you new things about yourself, and in order to reach your potential you have to have experience and know your strengths.
Any tips for undergrads- Take advantage of your resources while your in school. Theres lots of them and they’re not as easy to come by later on!
Random Facts-Since I get this question almost everyday: My nationality is Sicilian... just thought I’d put that out there.
Amanda Turnley
Hometown - Yorktown, NY
Grad school major-Admin of Higher Education
Favorite past-time activityies- reading, watching movies
Favorite band(s)-I don’t really have one. I like a lot of different types of music, but tend towards individual artists as opposed to bands.
Dream vacation-Disney World
Favorite part(s) of Boston-Newbury St, Boston Common
Why did you come to Suffolk? I moved to Boston for work as a Residence Director, and once I decided I wanted to work in Higher Ed for my career, I looked at the multitude of grad schools which offered such a program in the Boston area. I narrowed it down to a few, and the Suffolk Grad Admissions department was so much more helpful than the other schools, I decided this was the place I wanted to be.
How will Suffolk University and the SAO contribute to your future? My previous experience in Higher Education has been primarily Residence Life, so working in Student Activities is a new and rewarding experience. I have the opportunity to get to know students on an entirely different level!
Any tips for undergrads-Take advantage of as many different things as you can. You will never again have so many inexpensive/free events and learning opportunities as you do in undergrad.
