Alex Almeida
 

Hometown: Cromwell, CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Communications  Minor: English

Words of Wisdom: "Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better"- Ralph Waldo Emerson. 

Giorgio Arcamone
 

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: Computer Science

Words of Wisdom: "Get involved on campus! I've made the strongest connections and gotten the most out of Western by choosing to go outside my dorm and meet new people!"

Brent Bailey, Jr.

Hometown: New Haven, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Psychology

Words of Wisdom: "Take things slow, you’ll get used to everything quickly."

Kevin Blakeley
 

Hometown: Wallingford, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: Secondary Education: History

Words of Wisdom: "Don't let your vision of the future distract you from your sight of the present."

Robert Cole
 

Hometown: Milford, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Media Arts/Writing Major

Words of Wisdom: "Why try to fit in when you can stand out?"

Charlie Dakin
 

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: Communications

Words of Wisdom: "Love yourself and watch - today, tomorrow, always." - Osho 

Tom Dellamarggio
 

Hometown: Stratford, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Accounting

Words of Wisdom: "Don’t be afraid to try new things. Get involved with campus activities, and meet as many new people as you can (especially during welcome week)."

Kayla DeLuca
 

Hometown: Cheshire, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Social Work

Words of Wisdom: "Be yourself, step out of your comfort zone, time management is key, get involved, and most of all have fun!"

Carly DePaul
 

Hometown: Danbury, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Social Work

Words of Wisdom: "Stay on campus as much as possible! There's something for everyone to get involved with!"

Tyler Gelbar
 

Hometown: Canaan, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Nursing

Words of Wisdom: "Take advantage of the opportunities!"

Jim Goggin
 

Hometown:  Naugatuck,CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Theater Performance

Words of Wisdom:  "Be good, be smart, be kind, be tenacious."

Chrissie Hagan

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Spanish

Words of Wisdom: "Take advantage of all the resources that WestConn has to offer, from the tutoring center to the organizations on campus, everything can help you succeed as a student!"

James Heffner
 

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: English and Political Science

Words of Wisdom: "Love yourself for who you are; don't overreact to the small things; take care of yourself with exercise; treasure your friends; and appreciate the journey you are about to embark on."

Angelicca Heffner
 

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Justice & Law Administration: Criminology and Political Science

Words of Wisdom: "You are given two names in life, the one you are born with and the one you make for yourself” –Unknown College is a time to learn about you. It is important to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. Find out what you’re good at and make friends with those who encourage you to succeed. Enjoy the journey wherever it may take you. Have fun and make the best of every situation."

Alyssa Kamens

Hometown: Wallingford, CT
Years at WestConnr: Three
Major: Social Work

Words of Wisdom: "Live your life to the fullest without any regrets! These years will fly by with memories that will last a lifetime and friends to laugh about them with."

Kris Karvelis
 

Hometown: Bethel, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: Elementary Education/History

Words of Wisdom: "Join clubs on campus because many of them have a minimum GPA requirement so it will help you stay on top of your schoolwork while having fun and meeting new people."

Kori Krafick
 

Hometown: Danbury, CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Elementary Education/English

Words of Wisdom: "My advice to the incoming students of WCSU would be to get involved in anything that is of interest. Not only does getting involved allow you to meet many different people, but also it allows for an educational, exciting, and fun four years of schooling!"

Jose Lebron
 

Hometown: Danbury, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Illustration

Words of Wisdom: "Get active with your college experience because it’s not about where you go but what you do when you’re there."

Jamie Maitland
 

Hometown: Bridgeport, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Pre-Nursing

Words of Wisdom: "Academics come first, but having a social life is also important."

Nicole Perrone
 

Hometown: Brookfield, CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Secondary Education: Mathematics

Words of Wisdom: "Getting involved will help make your experience at WestConn the best it can be"

Jessica Richards
 

Hometown: Brookfield, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Elementary Education/Psychology

Words of Wisdom: "Get involved with as many activities and clubs as you want. It doesn't matter if you stick with them for the rest of the year, but you will be amazed with how many people you meet and friends you make by just simply getting involved."

Rachel Schubert
 

Hometown: Goshen, CT
Years at WestConn: Three
Major: Studio Arts, Painting 

Words of Wisdom: "Don't expect anything but greatness for your freshman year.  If you are prepared for a great experience- one will come! Stay positive, be yourself, and have fun!"

Erin Selavka
 

Hometown: Vernon, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Mathematics

Words of Wisdom: "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

Becca Simas
 

Hometown: New Milford, CT
Years at WestConn: Six
Major: Creative and Professional Writing, MFA

Words of Wisdom:  "At WCSU, you will get out what you put in. Give it your all here, then watch yourself soar to new heights, and make incredible bonds with others in the process."

Eric Small
 

Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Years at WestConn: Four
Major: History & Political Science

Words of Wisdom: "Make the most of everything and take nothing for granted. Trust me, it goes fast." 

Melissa Sobireski
 

Hometown: Prospect, CT
Years at WestConn: Two
Major: Social Work

Words of Wisdom: "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places."

Jessica Torres
 

Hometown: Meriden, CT
Years at WestConn: One
Major: Social Work

Words of Wisdom: "When the going gets tough, keep going."