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 spot on campus: The quad in front of John Adams

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? Calling it my home and being with friends

What is your dream job? A therapist

What superpower would you want to have? Mind reading

Favorite food: Pasta -any type of noodles

Favorite Season: Fall/spring

Favorite Scent: Fruity scents

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 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 thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: Great internships

Favorite person at Hofstra: Santiago Slabodsky. He is a great professor and has been a great person to get to know!

Favorite season: Summer

Favorite smell: Lavender

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite dessert: Nutella Crepes

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: From the minute I walked onto Hofstra's campus I knew that I belonged. From my first tour at Hofstra to now, everyone has been so accepting and welcoming. I know that the friendships I have made here will last a lifetime.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is Dr. Morris, who was one of my education professors. Since the first day of class, he always has been super helpful. He truly cares about his students. Dr. Morris became a mentor to me throughout my process being in the five-year education program.

Favorite season: Summer

Favorite smell: Vanilla Bean

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite dessert: Gelato

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: My favorite thing about being part of the Hofstra Pride is the community I have! Everyone I have interacted with on campus has wanted me to succeed and be the best student I can! They go out of their way to make my experience at Hofstra the best it can be.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is actually my first professor at Hofstra, Dr. Sharon Keller. She challenged me to think outside the box and become a better writer despite the fact that I am a science major. Her class helped me discover new interests and become a better student overall. Plus she is super funny and great with giving advice!

Favorite season: My favorite season is Fall because I love the leaves changing and pumpkin-flavored everything.

Favorite smell: My favorite smell is a campfire! The mix of wood and marshmallows remind me of summer back home!

Favorite food: My favorite food is chicken nuggets! It's pretty much all I eat.

Favorite dessert: My favorite dessert is New York Cheesecake! There is nothing better!

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: I love the sense of community and being able to spot a friendly face every single time I step foot on campus. To me, that’s what truly makes it feel like home.

Favorite person at Hofstra: My favorite person at Hofstra is Dr. Caputi in the school of engineering. He is the director of the first-year engineering program and was one of the first people who made me feel welcomed at Hofstra. He encouraged me to work harder and continue on with engineering, which has been extremely impactful in my college career thus far.

Favorite season: Spring

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: French fries

Favorite dessert: Ice cream

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 pslibrary 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: Shapiro Family Hall

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? The hard-working and friendly student body!

What is your dream job? professional soccer player

What superpower would you want to have? Probability Manipulation

Favorite food: potato pancakes

Favorite Season: Winter

Favorite Scent: Patchouli

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: 4th floor of Axinn Library

What makes you proud to be a part of the Pride? Being part of such a motivated and accepting community!

What is your dream job? English teacher!

What superpower would you want to have? Super speed

Favorite food: Buffalo wings

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Scent: Fruit scents like apple or orange!

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: The Computer Science program and being involved on campus as a member of the rock climbing club and being a tour guide.

Favorite person at Hofstra: Professor Scott Jefferies because he is an amazing teacher and mentor who displays tons of information to his students in an entertaining way.

Favorite season: Winter

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite food: Hamburgers

Favorite dessert: Cannolis

Favorite thing about being a member of the Hofstra Pride: I love how dedicated everyone is. People at this school don’t do things halfway. Whatever they’re involved in, they put in 110% and it shows in the results of their work. It’s a really refreshing environment to be in!

Favorite person at Hofstra: Taylor Clarke!! She’s the editor-in-chief of The Chronicle and someone I really look up to. She has so much knowledge, whether it’s looking for internships in the journalism field, what classes to take or just advice about life in general, she’s one of the people I go to because I know I can always rely on her. I’m really lucky that we’ve become such close friends this year!

Favorite season: Autumn

Favorite smell: Lemongrass and Lavender

Favorite food: PASTA!!!!!

Favorite dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream

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: Au Bon Pain

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: The students and faculty at Hofstra genuinely care about one another and want to help each other succeed. You can feel the collaborative atmosphere as soon as you walk on campus. We're here to work hard, but work hard together.

Dream Job: Human Identification in Mass Disasters

What superpower do you wish you had: Flying

Favorite smell: Apple

Favorite food: Pocky

Fun Fact about yourself: I used to have a famous Tumblr account in middle school.

Favorite spot on campus: Calkins Quad

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: I am so proud to be a part of a dedicated and involved school. We have so many clubs on campus and it feels like you always have someone there for you.

Dream Job: Second Grade Teacher

What superpower do you wish you had: Telekinesis

Favorite smell: Lavender

Favorite food: Pancakes

Fun Fact about yourself: I graduated high school with my Associate Degree!

Favorite spot on campus: acid fields

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: Hofstra cares SO much about its students.

Dream Job: Movie Director

What superpower do you wish you had: Time Travel

Favorite smell: yardley lily of the valley eau de toilette

Favorite food: Oatmeal

Fun Fact about yourself: I want to write horror comedy!

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: New Business Building - Club Rooms

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: That I belong here as I regard Hofstra as my home

Dream Job: Tax consultant

What superpower do you wish you had: Elasticity where I can stretch parts of body

Favorite smell: Jasmine

Favorite food: Any type of noodles

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: Lawn next to Brower Hall

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: Students have a dedication to not only see themselves succeed but to help their fellow students reach their goals as well.

Dream Job: Live TV Producer or Technical Director

What superpower do you wish you had: Ability to heal (both myself and others)

Favorite smell: Fresh Baked Cookies

Favorite food: Cheeseburger and Fries

Fun Fact about yourself: I love to golf! I played varsity all four years of high school.

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: The Spiegel Theater

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: We are tough, we are fun, and we are kind!

Dream Job: Professional actor/playwright

What superpower do you wish you had: Flying

Favorite smell: Peach

Favorite food: Kettle Chips

Fun Fact about yourself: I'd love to have a pet squirrel.

Favorite spot on campus: Top floor of the library

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: The sense of community among the student body as well as how much most of the professors care about our success

Dream Job: Supreme Court judge or a member of congress

What superpower do you wish you had: I would love to fly

Favorite smell: Jasmine

Favorite food: (Vegetarian) Pho!

Fun Fact about yourself: I am double-jointed!

Favorite spot on campus: The entire LHComm building

What makes you proud to be part of the Pride: There's a place for everybody! No matter your way of life, you will always find your people.

Dream Job: Working in the multimedia production at the UN, or in the cultural policymaking field at UNESCO or at my country's Ministry of Culture

What superpower do you wish you had: Mind-reading

Favorite smell: Freshly baked cinnamon rolls

Favorite food: Anything seafood (extra points if spicy

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!