Pride Guides

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: Meeting new students and showing them about the place I hold so dearly to my heart.

Favorite person at Hofstra: Steven Patten. He used to go here and he’s my absolute favorite person on this planet. I thank Hofstra for introducing me to my lifelong best friend —I’m on the phone with him right now.

Favorite season: Winter

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: That’s hard... it depends what mood I’m in.

Favorite dessert: Cheesecake

Favorite spot on campus: Axinn Library

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? The sense of community between students, faculty, and staff

What is your dream job? Elementary School Teacher

What superpower would you want to have? Flying

Favorite food: French fries

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: New Book

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: I love that there is something for everyone, no matter what your interests are. Everyone is so accepting that it makes it easy to find your place and feel at home in the Pride.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My roommate! We have been living together since our freshman year and have been inseparable since.

Favorite season: Spring

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: Any type of pasta

Favorite dessert: Brownies

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: My favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride is that I always get to see my friends and familiar faces around campus. I also love that I can really get to know my professors and they are always there to help me.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is Andrea Nadler. Andrea was my admissions counselor and from the moment I met her she was positive, cheerful and encouraging. Andrea truly cares for each and every one of her students and I am lucky enough to be one of them.

Favorite season: Summer

Favorite smell: Freshly-Baked Cookies

Favorite food: Penne Alla Vodka

Favorite dessert: Ice Cream

Favorite spot on campus: Student Center

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? It is very motivational being with such an incredible group of classmates that show a lot of camaraderie and respect for everyone around them.

What is your dream job? School Counselor

What superpower would you want to have? Invisibility. I like to have some alone time every now and then.

Favorite food: My Mother’s Meatloaf

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Fresh cut grass on a summer day

Favorite spot on campus: The Costume Shop

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: How much our community looks out for each other!

Dream Job: A Broadway Actor (fingers crossed)

What superpower do you wish you had: Definitely shape shifting

Favorite smell: Vanilla or anything sweet!

Favorite food: Chocolate, easy!

Fun Fact about yourself: I performed twice at the Empire State Building with my Show Choir.

Favorite spot on campus: Pride Den

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? to be a part of such an inclusive community that is always looking out for your success

What is your dream job? Medical Director at a prestigious hospital

What superpower would you want to have? Precognition

Favorite food: chicken wings

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Scent: Lemon

Favorite spot on campus: Library

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? Being part of an environment that supports my academic dreams while still allowing me to make some great friends and memories.

What is your dream job? Physical Therapist for a Pro NY Sports Team

What superpower would you want to have? Teleportation

Favorite food: Cheese Burgers

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Scent: Mint

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: Meeting new people and getting close with everyone as a Pride Guides and in the office.

Favorite person at Hofstra: A bunch of professors I’ve had. For different courses, they all were very engaging and interesting.

Favorite season: Fall

Favorite smell: Chocolate cookies

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite dessert: Chocolate lava cake

Favorite spot on campus: The library in Emily Lowe!

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? I'm proud of the community that can be found here. The Pride is really my family.

What is your dream job? I would love to bring more theater education and opportunities to lower-income areas especially for black & brown kids.

What superpower would you want to have? I would like to teleport

Favorite food: cheese ravioli

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Scent: New Books

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: The sense of community and acceptance throughout campus.

Favorite person at Hofstra: I love all the professors because they truly care about their students both in and out of the classroom.

Favorite season: I love them all!

Favorite smell: Freshly-baked cookies

Favorite food: Any sort of pasta dish

Favorite dessert: Root beer float

Favorite spot on campus: Einsteins Bagels

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? Being a Pride Guide

What is your dream job? Anesthesiologist

What superpower would you want to have? Read minds

Favorite food: Butter Chicken ツ

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Chocolate

Favorite spot on campus: Bits & Bytes

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? The supportive community around Hofstra

What is your dream job? Teacher

What superpower would you want to have? Teleportation

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Scent: Lavender

Favorite spot on campus: Either Bits N Bites or Dunkin

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? We’re a hardworking community

What is your dream job? Working for the New York Rangers or NBC Studios

What superpower would you want to have? Telekinesis

Favorite food: Hibachi

Favorite Season: Fall or Winter

Favorite Scent: Lavender

Favorite spot on campus: CV Starr

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? I love the sense of community that comes with being on campus and the endless opportunities for students!

What is your dream job? To become a Physician Assistant and eventually a Doctor!

What superpower would you want to have? The ability to read minds

Favorite food: Any seafood

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Eucalyptus

Favorite spot on campus: Outside Bits

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? The diverse and welcoming community

What is your dream job? If I was tall enough a Radio City Rockette!

What superpower would you want to have? To Fly

Favorite food: Seafood or Açaí Bowls

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Coconut

Favorite spot on campus: Library Basement

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? The friends I’ve made at Hofstra

What is your dream job? To work as a speech therapist in an elementary school!

What superpower would you want to have? Flying

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Coffee

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: Being able to call Hofstra my home.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My amazing English professor from my first semester, Justin Colon-Rabinowitz because he showed genuine interest in my work, gave me some of the best feedback on my writing assignments, and was super helpful with adjusting his deadlines. He still says hello to me and remembers my name and face when he sees me around.

Favorite season: Autumn

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: Fried Okra

Favorite dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake

Favorite spot on campus: Vander Poel Lounge

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? I am proud to be part of the Pride because of the spirit that the school brings. Everyone is proud of being at Hofstra despite being from all across the United States and even from other countries so it is a unifying factor for us.

What is your dream job? I want to work at the Biosphere 2 in Arizona and study ecosystems.

What superpower would you want to have? Gravitational Manipulation. It would be so cool to have my own gravity field.

Favorite food: Empanadas!

Favorite Season: Winter.

Favorite Scent: The smell of a crackling fire.

Favorite spot on campus: Starbucks in the Student Center

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: Hofstra's sense of community and inclusivity makes me proud to be a part of

Dream Job: World traveler

What superpower do you wish you had: To fly

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: Baked Ziti

Fun Fact about yourself: I am a twin!

Favorite spot on campus: 7th floor of the Library

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: I am proud of the Pride's dedication to involvement and experiences outside of the classroom. This is really what distinguishes a Hofstra student from other college's students.

Dream Job: Lawyer for the New York Yankees

What superpower do you wish you had: Omnilingualism

Favorite smell: Mahogany Teakwood from Bath & Body Works

Favorite food: A Long Island Bagel (better than Jersey's)

Fun Fact about yourself: My high game in bowling is a 269!

Favorite spot on campus: Bits n bytes

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: Being part of a community with diverse students with diverse interests.

Dream Job: Physician assistant

What superpower do you wish you had: Able to bend the elements

Favorite smell: Fresh Cookies

Favorite food: All

Fun Fact about yourself: I have a food Instagram where I share recommendations, work with small businesses, or other fun random stuff.

Favorite spot on campus: 13th floor of Axinn Library

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: The community of growth and excellence

Dream Job: PA in the labor and delivery unit of a hospital

What superpower do you wish you had: Invisibility

Favorite smell: Fresh laundry

Favorite food: Mac and Cheese

Fun Fact about yourself: I've ran into Bruce Springsteen at the gym several times!

Favorite spot on campus: I love sitting in the Pride Den because in the day it is a study space, but by the evening the students all gather and hang out. It feels like the background of a sitcom.

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: The Pride is a diverse and engaging community that welcomes everyone with open arms. Coming from California alone, I immediately felt like I had a home here. I'm proud to pass that feeling on.

Dream Job: Working in a city government to plan events for the community.

What superpower do you wish you had: Telekinesis

Favorite smell: A cake baking in the oven

Favorite food: Penne Pasta

Fun Fact about yourself: I love to craft and I am currently learning how to crochet.

Favorite spot on campus: WRHU Studios

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: I’m proud to be a part of a hardworking and committed community who not only support, but learn from one another.

Dream Job: Public Relations Specialist!

What superpower do you wish you had: Teleportation (I’m impatient)

Favorite smell: Cinnamon Apple

Favorite food: Mac and Cheese

Fun Fact about yourself: I come from a drag racing family!

Favorite thing about being a member of Hofstra Pride?: I love the community Hofstra provides! I feel so welcomed and love everyone I've met!

Favorite person at Hofstra and why?: My favorite person is my roomate because her and I just get each other and we are such good friends!

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Vanilla

Favorite Food: Mango

Favorite Dessert: Crepes

Campus Involvement: Hofstra Honors College, MoVoM, Danceworks, Rhythmix, Habitat for Humanity

Favorite thing about being a member of Hofstra Pride?: The sense of community

Favorite person at Hofstra and why?: All of the workers at Dutch Treats and Hofstra USA because they are always so nice and friendly

Favorite Season: Fall (especially in the Northeast)

Favorite Smell: Lavender or Vanilla

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Dark Chocolate

Campus Involvement: NAMI

Favorite thing about being a member of Hofstra Pride?: The community - you never know who you're going to meet next, and what kinds of new experiences and opportunities you'll have the chance to be a part of because of them.

Favorite person at Hofstra and why?: I have many favorite people here, but one person that sticks out the most is Professor Lee in the Art Department. He's equal parts funny, down-to-earth, and a good coach; he's always looking for ways to bring your work to the next level, while also using wildly fun and different ways to do it. He was an amazing professor to have as an undergraduate student here.

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Vanilla - anything sweet!

Favorite Food: Pork yaki udon

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream and cheesecake

Campus Involvement: Physician Assistant Club and Danceworks

Favorite thing about being a member of Hofstra Pride?: The community and having a home away from home.

Favorite person at Hofstra and why?: Anjali! She was my first friend here on campus and made me feel more comfortable right away.

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Cinnamon

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Campus Involvement: Pride Guide, Honors College

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Connections to new friends and future projects. A little bit of a family away from home.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Doc! Otherwise known as Doctor Caputi, he is the first engineering professor and helped me feel capable and excited for what was to come.

Favorite Season: Summer, I get to wear shorts and nap in the sun.

Favorite Smell: Rose/Floral/Springtime

Favorite Food: Ramen from Bits and Bytes

Favorite Dessert: Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Campus Involvement: Intervarsity, Model United Nations, History Club and Habitat for Humanity

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The opportunity to help grow my public speaking abilities and helping the campus out as well

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Victoria Simon because she has always been a constant body of positivity and always has helped me out when I needed it.

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Norwegian Cinnamon Rolls

Favorite Food: Norwegian Waffles

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream

Campus Involvement: Honors College, Model UN, Spectrum Players

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: How helpful and welcoming people are, everyone from the teachers to the students want you to succeed and are willing to help whenever you need it

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Cindy Rosenthal, she's an amazing director and really fun to work with both in class and in shows

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Lemon

Favorite Food: Caesar Salad

Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Campus Involvement: Member of Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track Teams, SGA, Black Student Union, Black Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC), Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Hofstra Clocktower

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: As an athlete for the pride, I am proud to represent the university when I travel to compete!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: I can’t choose one but the entire BSU eboard. They are my second family!!!

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Campus Involvement: WRHU, Pep Band

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The community that is here!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Not a person but I really like Huston's dog Otis

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Peach

Favorite Food: My dad’s Macaroni Salad

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Campus Involvement: Delta Gamma, HEAT Network, PRSSA, Hofstra Chronicle, Honors College

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I've gotten to learn things about Hofstra I wouldn't have otherwise

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My mom actually works at Hofstra - I think she would be mad if I said anyone else but her!

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Any perfume or cologne with amber or sandalwood

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: A Cappuccino

Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Admissions Office Aid, Student Government Associate Senator, Intervarsity Faith PR Chair and Treasurer

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Being able to meet people from all different walks of life with so many different interests. The student body is extremely diverse and there is always a group of people for everyone!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is my boss Sheri, she is always so understanding and answers any possible question I can come up with and just overall wants to see me succeed in my studies as well as in my position in the admissions office.

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Grapefruit

Favorite Food: Steamed Pork Dumplings

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake or Carrot Cake

Campus Involvement: Her Campus social media director, assistant social media editor for The Chronicle, Social Events chair for Zeta Phi Eta, former social media director for NAMI, member of Hofstra Sp!t, Hofstra Filmmakers Club, and Trascendance

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The wide variety of opportunities both professional and social offered by our school!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My friends Allie and Lauren- they’ve become like sisters to me

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Anything fruity

Favorite Food: Sushi!

Favorite Dessert: Can’t go wrong with ice cream

Campus Involvement: SGA, Upclose, Men's Group, Hofstra CSTEP

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Being a part of the Hofstra Community!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor Quinn is awesome and the greatest professor ever!

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Vanilla 

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Cookies

Campus Involvement: Future Crisis Director- Model United Nations, Fundraising and Philanthropy Chair for Masquerade Musical Theatre Co., Member of USITT

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The family I have built here, and people I have met who will always be a part of my life!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Coffee

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

Campus Involvement: President of Black Student Union, Founder of Black Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC), Hofstra Today National News Anchor, Editor for Hofstra Clocktower, Writer for the Hofstra Chronicle, dancer on TRANSCENDance, Treasurer of National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I love being able to share a part of my second home with prospective students and potentially enable them to join the Pride.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: I love Black Student Union because they have really become my second family on campus!

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Vanilla and Citrus

Favorite Food: That’s so hard!

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Campus Involvement: Vice President of Hofstra Men's Rugby Team, member of Washington Center Internship group on campus

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Being a part of one big family, and always seeing people I know that greet me with a smile on and off campus

Favorite Person at Hofstra: It's a tough one, but I would have to say my constitutional law professor, Professor Schaefer. He always offered to help me outside of the classroom regarding the process to apply to law school, and also taught me lots of new stuff about the law! I'd also have to say my teammates because without them my college experience would be very different.

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Chicken Cutlets

Favorite Dessert: Brownies

Campus Involvement: RA,Transfer Peer Mentor, Greek Life (AOB) and Panhellenic Executive Board

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: My favorite thing about being a part of the pride is the family I have here, I'm not just a number! 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Steve, the night shuttle driver. He cares for each student like we are his own 

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Watermelon

Favorite Dessert: Sugar cookies

Campus Involvement: HerCampus, TNL, TWN, Spectrum, and Masquerade

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Bringing people to the COMM school and getting to see them be excited about our amazing program

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Cindy Rosenthal- she is a legendary professor and woman

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: The smell of fall

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream

Campus Involvement: Phi Sigma Sigma, member of PRSSA

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The friendly community

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My friends because they’re always there for me

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

Favorite Dessert: Brownie Sundaes

Campus Involvement: Hofbeats, Masquerade Musical Theatre Co., Spectrum Players, Chorale and Chamber Choirs

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The Hofstra Drama Department is my home!!!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: A tie between two of my drama professors: Chris Dieppel and Ilona Pierce

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite Food: Anything Chocolate

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Dr. Katie Sell because she’s literally the best advisor/professor/friend

Favorite Smell: Clean smells

Campus Involvement: Co president of a new club The Bread Society, member of the Society of Women Engineers

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: My favorite thing about the Hofstra Pride is the community here, everyone is so incredibly welcoming and helpful. There's always a friendly face no matter where you go. 

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Balsamic Chicken with Wild Rice

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Mousse

Campus Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon, Thursday Nite Live Cast Member, Danceworks, TranscenDANCE, Rhythmix, and Choir

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The flexibility! Being able to be pre-med while being able to be a musical theater minor, it makes me feel like I can join any club and study everything!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Dr. Marino from the chemistry department, because he was nothing but supportive and helped me with every question I had in his chemistry class.

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Gingham

Favorite Food: Bagels

Favorite Dessert: Red velvet cake with cream frosting

Campus Involvement: Danceworks, ShEOs, Marketing Association Club

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: All of the amazing clubs and opportunities! There is something here for anyone and everyone. 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: The ladies at Red Mango because they always make the best açaí bowls and they are so kind! 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Vanilla

Favorite Food: Potatoes

Favorite Dessert: Brownie sundaes from HofUSA

Campus Involvement: Secretary of the Neuroscience Club, CSI Club 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Getting to meet everyone 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My best friend Julia. We met in the first semester of freshman year and just had an instant connection. I can't imagine my life without her.  

Favorite Season: Fall 

Favorite Smell: Wood 

Favorite Food: Asian Food 

Favorite Dessert: Carrot Cake 

Campus Involvement: Club volleyball, Moot court club, CSI Hofstra 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: How kind and helpful the other pride guides are. 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor Mangino, he’s very enthusiastic. 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate

Campus Involvement: HES, Working Title, RHC

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I feel valued as an individual by professors and faculty. 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Cinnamon (it reminds me of Christmas)

Favorite Food: Pancakes

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake :)

Campus Involvement: Badminton Club, Psychology Club, Honors College, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: It is very motivational being with such an incredible group of classmates that show a lot of camaraderie and respect for everyone around them

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Fresh cut grass on a summer day

Favorite Food: My Mother’s Meatloaf

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate ice cream

Campus Involvement: Hofstra Chronicle, LEAF, Hofstra History Club, Her Campus, Diversity and Inclusion Council, Center for Civic Engagement, WRHU, The English Honors Society

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Meeting new people and engaging them and connecting with them and their interests

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Maria Roberts

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Gasoline

Favorite Food: Lasagna

Favorite Dessert: Mochi

Campus Involvement: Club Softball

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: That everyone here is so friendly 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My math professor this semester because he is funny 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Pine tree

Favorite Food: Potatoes in any form

Favorite Dessert: Maple Bacon Ice Cream

Campus Involvement: Zeta Phi Eta, HerCampus, HUHC, WRHU

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I love how supportive and friendly all staff and students are. When lost or confused on or off campus, someone is always there for you.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Some of my favorite people at Hofstra are the Vander Poel sanitation workers. They are always friendly and kind, will ask you about your day, and will remember little things like wishing you luck on your next presentation!

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Eucalyptus

Favorite Food: Malaysian Food! Nasi Lemak, Mee Kari, etc.

Favorite Dessert: Creme Brulee

Campus Involvement: HerCampus, Yoga Club, Campus Cats Initiative, DanceWorks

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Learning more about the other buildings and programs on campus besides the communications building and being able to teach that to the prospective students and families.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My roommate, she has become my best friend. She is so understanding and easy to be around. I never feel alone with her.

Favorite Season: Summer and Fall

Favorite Smell: Pumpkin in the fall

Campus Involvement: Founding member of the Hofstra Student Nursing Association

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: My favorite things about being a member of the Hofstra Pride are all of the resources available for students on and off campus, as well as all of the support given by members of the staff!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is Dr. Mary Ellen LaSala. She is the chair of the nursing program as well as my Nursing Seminar professor! Whenever you need advice or need someone to talk to, or even just if you're bored, her door is always open! She is always there as a support and genuinely cares for her students.

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Bergamont-scented candles!

Favorite Food: Strawberries

Favorite Dessert: Apple pie

Campus Involvement: Vice President of Moot Court, member of Phi Alpha Delta, and member of the Newman Club

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor Green of the Political Science Department has been such a great mentor to me during my time at Hofstra through discussions during his classes, my career goals, and study abroad opportunities. 

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Fresh cut grass on a baseball field

Favorite Food: Bacon Mac and Cheese

Favorite Dessert: Brownies

Campus Involvement: The Hofbeats, LEAF club, Pep Band, club Lacrosse

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Helping students to find the perfect future for themselves!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor Katrina Sims for being an amazing standard for what a professor is during my first semester on campus!

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Honeydew flowers

Favorite Food: Haribo Gummy bears

Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

Campus Involvement: Pride Guide, Treasurer of Hofstra concerts, percussion ensemble, symphony orchestra, jazz combos, NAACP

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The sense of community 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My friend Reggie because he always matches my energy 

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Autumn leaves 

Favorite Food: Indian food

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate chip cookies 

Campus Involvement: HUHC

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Since I'm from very far out of state, I've been able to find my second home at Hofstra. It's such a community-focused school with opportunities for every possible thing a student could want, and I am always discovering new parts of our campus. Hofstra truly can be whatever you make it, and that's something that is so special to me.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Ms. Jean, my tap teacher! She makes every day better and she cares about her students so deeply. She is the reason I'm considering a dance minor, something I never thought I'd have been able to do.

Favorite Season: Fall, hands down

Favorite Smell: Honeysuckle

Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes

Favorite Dessert: Caramel Apples

Campus Involvement: HerCampus, TNL, TWN, Spectrum, and Masquerade 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Bringing people to the com school and getting to see them be excited about our amazing program 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Cindy Rosenthal- she is a legendary professor and women 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: The smell of ~Fall~

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream

Campus Involvement: SHEeo’s, Model UN, Psychology Club, Blue Leadership Program, Delta Gamma 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I love the sense of community being part of Hofstra Pride

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My favorite person is my best friend Emily who I met first semester, I’ve never met someone so similar and I know we’ll be best friends forever 

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Onions

Favorite Dessert: Cannoli

Campus Involvement: In Romeo and Juliet this fall, part of the Hofstra Dutchmen

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Getting to call this beautiful campus home

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My professor Cindy Rosenthal because I've got to work with her a lot and perform completely differently than I ever thought possible

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Freshly mowed grass

Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream

Campus Involvement: Student Government Association (Facilities & Operations Chair), Financial Management Association (Vice President), Hardline Capital & Phi Sigma Sigma

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I love that there are so many opportunities to get involved on campus no matter what your interests are. I'm able to be part of clubs and associations that are within my major and others that I simply have a passion for. 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra would have to be the new Hofstra President, Dr. Susan Poser. I've had the opportunity of working with her the months prior to her becoming President and I admire her for her optimism and interest in diversity and inclusion throughout Hofstra.

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Dessert: Carvel Ice Cream Cake

Campus Involvement: WRHU, Hofstra HEAT Network (Thursday Nite Live), Zeta Phi Eta, Hofstra University Museum of Art Communications Volunteer

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: How friendly my peers are and how easy it is to make new connections with other students, with professors, and even the Hof Cats!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: I have two favorite people at Hofstra because I am a very indecisive person and both of these people are wonderful. First, my Roommate, Jordan. Jordan is from the opposite side of the country so I would have had no chance of meeting her had we not both decided to go to Hofstra. She was my neighbor in Groningen our freshman year and I am so glad we decided to become roommates for our Sophomore year. Jordan is my best friend and she is always there to listen to me complain when I have a bad day and she is always there to make me laugh and laugh with me over the silliest things. Second, Professor Szenher, she is also my boss when I work in the Equipment Room during the fall and spring semester. Professor Szenher is easily one of the most hardworking members of the School of Communication. But despite how busy she is, she always makes time to check on the mental health of her students and student employees and also makes sure to give her students extra attention when they are not fully understanding the material we are covering in class. I respect Professor Szenher's compassion greatly and loved being in her class, which is why she is one of my favorite people at Hofstra.

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Lemon and Jasmine

Favorite Food: Shrimp Scampi

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

Campus Involvement: Delta Gamma, WRHU, Hofstra Chronicle

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Since our school is on the smaller side, I feel as though you truly get to know your peers whether it be through class or extracurriculars. Hofstra is such a close knit community and I felt it as soon as I set foot on campus my freshman year which was comforting coming from CA.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Wow, this is such a difficult question to answer because I have met so many amazing and inspiring individuals at Hofstra, however I will shout out my fellow pride guide and best friend Blaise. He is an absolute ball of sunshine, and was one of the first people I met at school that made me feel at home at Hofstra - even though I am literally across the country from my hometown. His positivity and genuine, kind soul makes him an amazing friend and a great person to be around.

Favorite Season: Winter/Spring

Favorite Smell: Cinnamon

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Dark chocolate covered strawberries

Campus Involvement: Hofstra Student Nurses Association, Ski and Snowboard Club, Club Lacrosse, UNICEF 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: All of the opportunities that are available, like the Snowboarding Club and Lacrosse Club team. There are so many ways to get involved on campus!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor LaSala because she is one of the kindest and most welcoming people I know :)

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Downy Unstoppables Laundry Detergent Beads :)

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Ice Cream or Strawberry Shortcake

Campus Involvement: SGA Senator, HU Chronicle Op-ed Writer, History Club, Bowling Club 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Getting to interact and socialize with friends and professors from all over the world! 

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: New book

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Cannoli

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The atmosphere, and that there’s so much to do

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Smell: Pumpkin

Favorite Food: Chipotle

Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream

Campus Involvement: Book Club, Pride Guide

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The campus life and activities, the nursing program

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Professor LaSala, because she really made me feel welcomed at Hofstra when I was nervous  and let me and a few other people know that she is there for us with anything and that was amazing. 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Citrus

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

Campus Involvement: Women’s Rugby, Club Volleyball, Club Tennis, GiveKindnessHU, PA club, Sunshine Project

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Everyone is very welcoming and genuine, it’s so easy to meet great people! 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Coffee

Favorite Season: Fall (Halloween)

Favorite Smell: Cinnamon

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Dessert: Dairy-free strawberry ice cream

Campus Involvement: African Students Association (ASA), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Theta Tau (OT), Residence Life as a Resident Assistant

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: I have so much pride in my university and love to represent it. Being a member of the Hofstra pride allows me to do just that. 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: I don't think it will be just one person, I think my favourite people would be my professors - Dr. Ostheimer, Dr. Oren Segal, and Dr. Simona Doboli because they have impacted my college career and beyond positively with their guidance and advice.

Favorite Season: Summer! I don't like being cold except I'm under a thick blanket.

Favorite Smell: I think it would be a deep woody, earthy scent like musk with a hint of vanilla. I generally like subtly bold scents.

Favorite Food: Amala and Ewedu with stew and shaki! *dances shaku shaku*

Favorite Dessert: The brownie sundaes at Hofstra are a go to. During my freshman year, my friends and I would always get it after parties. It is one of the recurring themes of my freshman year. 

Campus Involvement: MOVOM, T’DAA, Rhythmix, Future Educators at Hofstra, Honors College

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: All of the support from the faculty, staff and students

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Rachel List because she has given me so much help and encouragement in my dancing since coming to Hofstra. She has made my dream job of being a dance teacher a reality. I cannot think of a better person to be in charge of the dance department here than her. 

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Smell: Freshly baked cookies

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream

Campus Involvement: Secretary of Rhythmix, Danceworks

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: My favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride is that I am a part of such a welcoming community of people who are proud to be where they are. Everyone is so happy to help with anything you need, and you feel at home once you step on campus. 

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Too many to choose from, but if I had to pick, I would say Rachel List, the director of the Dance Program. She was one of the first people I corresponded with during the beginning of my Hofstra journey, and she is one of the most helpful and efficient people I’ve ever met. She is a kind and welcoming spirit, and someone I know I can always go to with anything. 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Pine Trees

Favorite Food: Potatoes (any form)

Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie

Campus Involvement: Club Softball, Culinary Club

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: It’s a family!

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Campus Involvement: Club Softball

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: Attending all the events that Hofstra puts on!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Kate and Willie

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Citrus

Favorite Food: Aroma Joe’s everything bagel 

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream!

Campus Involvement: Danceworks, MoVoM

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The community and environment!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Robin Becker because she pushes me to be a better dancer and is oh-so fun! 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Snowy days

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Pie

Campus Involvement: Her Campus, Hofstra University Chorale, Honors College

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: How welcoming the community is!

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Andrea Efthymiou because she is one of the most welcoming and supportive people I have met here so far!

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Lavender

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Dessert: Ice cream sundae

Campus Involvement: Club Softball, Hofstra HEAT Network (Thursday Nite Live, Hofstra Today), Filmmakers Club

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: All of the opportunities I have gotten and the people I've met. This school has made me a whole different person in the best way possible.

Favorite Person at Hofstra: Both of my suitemates because we do absolutely everything together and they feel like my family. 

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Smell: Blown out candles

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Dessert: Carvel Ice Cream Cake

Campus Involvement: D1 Track & Field and Cross Country; Speech & Debate team 

Favorite thing about Hofstra Pride: The limitless number of opportunities and connections no matter who you are or where you're from. Especially being a commuter student, I feel just as involved as those who live on campus. 

Favorite Season: Spring 

Favorite Smell: Roses 

Favorite Food: Pancakes 

Favorite Dessert: S’mores