What these students, faculty and alumni have in common is success

Following in her sisters’ footsteps set alumna Nina DiNicola up for success"WCSU is a great, affordable university that will give you the tools you need to succeed and then some. It is all about what you make of it. You get out what you put in."
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Internship experience launched a decades-long nonprofit career and countless stories for alumna Lindsey Goodwick to share"If you’re looking for a school that feels like home, where you’ll receive personal support from your professors and your community, where you’ll have access to fun activities and extracurricular opportunities, WCSU is the place for you. Go Wolves!"
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Cyber incident readiness and crisis management professional Gerard Johansen discovered his path at WestConn"It was amazing to me how many different backgrounds the JLA faculty had at WestConn. For a small state school, the professors had had incredible careers in law enforcement, corrections and as attorneys. I was able to receive a lot of insight into what these jobs actually entailed."
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Recent graduate Charlotte Bishop embraces family legacy and earns experience and her WCSU degree"I’m grateful I had family members in my corner telling me I would enjoy it. They were right: I felt so at home here. My whole family loves and appreciates WCSU."
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WCSU’s 4+1 Cybersecurity M.B.A. welcomes first students in fall 2024; recent bachelor’s degree recipient Tyler Catania is among them"The 4+1 program will enable me to get an M.B.A. in one year if I work hard. The tuition cost was very appealing, and I already know so many people at WCSU. Everyone from the professors to the staff to President Singh have consistently been nice and accommodating since I’ve been a student here, and it’s a very welcoming community."
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Nursing student, soccer player Justin Rivest has his eyes on the goal"I’m really happy to be at WCSU. I’ve had so many great experiences: winning the LEC Championship and participating in volunteer activities with the soccer team and several clubs that included cleaning up the campus, making sandwiches for a shelter, a bake sale and volunteering for the magnet school’s field day on the university’s field."
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Kieran Doolabh’s network at WCSU helped him secure his goals"I got to set up, configure and bring onto the network an all-new access control panel for Newbury Hall, a residence hall. I programmed all the new doors, card readers, and access control devises that will soon be installed and landed on that panel. I’d like to think I helped make a significant impact on the security at my university, and I feel so blessed to be able to work with a system like WCSU’s — it’s so sophisticated."
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Amity LaFantano’s barrier-breaking law enforcement career began at WCSU"I took classes at night, or any other time I could fit them in, while supporting myself financially and paying my own way through school. It was difficult at the time, but the skills I mastered in time management and finances are invaluable and carry on into all aspects of my life and success."
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In the classroom and on the soccer field, Andrés Jiménez-Franck developed skills that led to law school"I would 100% recommend a friend to go to WCSU. As an institution, you could not find a better value for your education anywhere in the state. WCSU offers a wide range of studies and has a diverse student population. My college degree from WCSU changed the course of my life and prepared me for my professional career."
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Alumna Colleen Mair’s 2016 prediction came true with hard work and dedication"“At WCSU I developed and practiced good habits like communicating effectively and seeking out opportunities like internships. The wide variety of courses allowed me to learn about different subjects so I could learn what interested me. The professors at WCSU have a wealth of knowledge from their own research and their professions outside of their positions at WCSU. The skills I learned helped me prepare for my graduate courses."
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Math enthusiasts Mason Kelsey and Peter Bigica submit, present research at conferences"All of my professors not only knew me by name, but also knew and appreciated me as an individual. I felt appropriately challenged and supported in all of my endeavors; and that while my experience was my own to fashion, my department was always going to have my back."
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Hunter Merrill named 2024 School Counseling Intern of the Year"I can’t speak more highly of this program and all of the faculty members. I had an amazing undergrad and graduate experience and WCSU is a great university to attend."
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Psychology students, alumna present research findings at prestigious Eastern Psychological Association Conference"The faculty are extremely supportive and push their students to be the best versions of themselves. I’ve been able to make the most of my experience as a psychology major by getting heavily involved in the psychology club and taking on Research and Teaching Assistant roles within the department. These experiences set me up to be an excellent Ph.D. candidate, and I have the psychology faculty to thank for that."
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Biological Diversity graduate student Maria Silva translates reaching for the trees to research"The great thing about WestConn is that the classes are small and there are more opportunities to talk to and build relationships with your professors. There are also lots of research options where you are working directly with a faculty member while gaining experience."
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Expanding his comfort zone has enabled Malik Cole to excel at WCSU"Everyone here is a different color and culture, and WCSU embraces that. It’s great that they embrace everyone here, no matter where you’re from, with events where everyone can experience each other’s culture and food."
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WCSU commencement will be a family affair for Bethel residents"WCSU is amazing. You can do anything. It doesn’t matter what your age is, your background, if you have a special needs kid, or are deployed — WCSU is good for everyone and they will help you do anything. There is no limit."
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Ezaan Khan named 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award recipient"My experience at WCSU has been irreplaceable and life changing. WCSU provided me countless opportunities to grow myself into being a more professional, knowledgeable, and honorable man. By taking as many opportunities as I could and then some, I was able to go from being a student to a leader to a mentor for future leaders."
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Desiree Velez named 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award recipient"It is my belief that all educators provide a deep and enriching service to their community. One that everyone who is part of that community can benefit from. I would not be able to provide for my community without the people who have helped me along the way."
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Networking, asking questions helped Rina Hernandez pursue her passion of removing language barriers“Make the effort to attend networking events if possible. WCSU organizations host many events that current students, alumni, and community members attend. These events are essential for finding assistance with the college experience. You may meet someone who went through your exact situation and can provide so much help."
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Finance student Ardian Margegaj is a study in resilience and success“Having on-campus employment opportunities was a big help to me in developing my resume. I was able to work as a peer tutor for a semester and build my leadership and communication skills. Using some of the resources in the Career Success Center helped me a lot as well. I was able to practice my interviewing skills ... this really helped me get my nerves under control going into my first ‘real’ interview.”
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Accounting student Samuel Delorme learned the advantages of asking for — and offering — help“As a first-gen student, I was afraid of seeking help, but all the clubs on campus, the advisers, they helped me fit in, The Tutoring Resource Center was where I started to hang out when I was struggling on my subjects. From there, I started to meet other students, and opportunities opened up to me. I got my job as a tutor, because I asked for help once and found out that helping people back was something that makes me happy.”
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From IT to Nursing: A mother’s love prompts a career change"I would tell any registered nurse thinking of getting a BSN that the WCSU program is doable because you can create your own study time since most of the work is asynchronous. A bachelor’s degree opens up a lot of opportunities. You can work anywhere. The WCSU program also prepares you well for getting a master’s."
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At WCSU, Alex Shapiro discovered his ultimate job and his eventual wife"A state school like WCSU can give you all the opportunities you need in life. The smaller class sizes, and professors who are current from working in the field, will set you up better than at any ‘top tier’ school. My wife is an example of that, too."
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Michelle Young takes her nursing career to its highest level by pursuing a WCSU DNP degree"Working in an academic institution, lifelong learning is really important. The DNP is a terminal degree and will be the highpoint of my professional track. My MSN gave me my clinical knowledge, and my DNP will give me leadership expertise. To those who are considering it, just get started."
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Sundance and SXSW film festival award winner Phoebe Jane Hart found her passion at WCSU“Coming to WCSU when I did, I realized how much school can do for you if you take advantage of it. If you really use all the resources available to you, it can change your life.”
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