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B.A. in History from Virginia Commonwealth University
 

Mangos are my favorite fruit.
 

Place in Norfolk: Waterside District

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Webb Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I love being able to work with Spanish speaking or first generation Latine students navigate higher education.

I believe that ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is a diverse college that offers premium opportunities to its students.

Ask for help. Use all the campus resources available to you, but also use your support system and professors when you need help.

All Hispanic and Latino recruitment events.
 

B.S. in Communications from ±¬ÁϹÏ.

I am a dual citizen of USA and Ireland.

Place in Norfolk: Ocean View Fishing Pier (They claim it's the longest pier on the east coast).

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: My favorite spot-on campus is a tie between Whitehurst beach and the football stadium.

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I chose admissions because it gives me the opportunity to share my passion for ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï with others.

The reason I chose to come to ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï as a student was because if offered me the benefits of a large university while having the close community feel of a smaller college.

Make sure to prioritize time managment. Using downtime between classes to do your homework will make your life easier.

In-State: Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County

Out-of-State: DE 

B.S in Psychology from ±¬ÁϹÏ

I’ve been on 7 cruises.

Place in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: My favorite spot on campus is the Webb Center. I love having good food and my friends all in one central place.

Part About Working in Admissions: Assisting prospective students with understanding college and making the process more feasible for them.

±¬ÁÏ¹Ï provided a diverse student body that I felt was not replicated at any other VA school. ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï was also incredibly affordable.

Take charge of your journey in college and make the most out of your time as a college student.

Southside, Shenandoah, Southwest Virginia
 

B.S in Psychology from ±¬ÁϹÏ

I’ve been on 7 cruises.

Place in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: My favorite spot on campus is the Webb Center. I love having good food and my friends all in one central place.

Part About Working in Admissions: Assisting prospective students with understanding college and making the process more feasible for them.

±¬ÁÏ¹Ï provided a diverse student body that I felt was not replicated at any other VA school. ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï was also incredibly affordable.

Take charge of your journey in college and make the most out of your time as a college student.

Richmond

B.S in Psychology from ±¬ÁϹÏ

I’ve been on 7 cruises.

Place in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: My favorite spot on campus is the Webb Center. I love having good food and my friends all in one central place.

Part About Working in Admissions: Assisting prospective students with understanding college and making the process more feasible for them.

±¬ÁÏ¹Ï provided a diverse student body that I felt was not replicated at any other VA school. ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï was also incredibly affordable.

Take charge of your journey in college and make the most out of your time as a college student.

In-State: North Central

Out-of-State: DC

B.S. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Studies - Tourism & Hospitality Management from ±¬ÁϹÏ

I love performing, I did Musical Theater for 15 years and competitive color guard for 10 years.

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: S.B. Ballard Stadium at ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï (I’ve definitely spent more time in there than our football team)

Part About Working in Admissions: I love connecting with Future Monarchs and their families, I also LOVE event days!

The first time I stepped foot on campus, I truly felt like I was home. That kind of feeling is unmatched.

Enjoy every moment of your time in college! It's a special time to find your way and pave your own way in life.

Northern Neck and Tidewater:Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Hopewell, Charles City, Williamsburg, Isle of Wight, Yorktown, Norfolk, Portsmouth
 

B.S.B.A in Marketing, Minor in Psychology from ±¬ÁϹÏ

I love to read. I read over 55 books last year!

Place in Norfolk: ±¬ÁϹÏ

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Kaufman Mall when the crepe myrtles are blooming

Part About Working in Admissions: Getting students excited about going to college!

After touring the campus for the first time, it felt like home away from home. I loved the campus, students, and faculty & staff. They made me feel so welcome.

Get involved, stay organized, and remember to have fun.

In-State: North Central VA

Out-of-State: DC

B.S. 
 

I am a huge music fan! I love concerts and collecting records. I have more than 100 albums at home.

 

Place in Norfolk: My grandparents' house.

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Monarch Way where all the food is.

Part About Working in Admissions: Answering questions from prospective students and families so our new Monarchs feel well prepared for an exciting new chapter.



 

±¬ÁÏ¹Ï instantly became my home away from home the moment I set foot on campus. There is a strong sense of community and endless ways to strengthen both your academic and social life.

 

Push yourself to try something new every semester or every year. When you graduate, you'll want to look back and see how much you've grown as a person.
 

NY, NJ, PA
 

A.A in Liberal Arts, B.S in Human Services, M.A. in International Studies from ±¬ÁϹÏ

 

I'm a half marathoner!
 
 

Place in Norfolk: ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï and Freemason

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Whitehurst Beach at sunset

Part About Working in Admissions: Getting students excited about the college experience while supporting first-gen and Spanish-speaking students and families along the way.



 

As a first-generation Latina, I’ve always loved the diverse culture at ±¬ÁϹÏ—both as a student and now as an employee. And as a bonus, it’s where I met my husband and my best friend!
 

Try everything and take full advantage of the activities and clubs on campus! Your college years will be messy at times, but they’ll also be one of the greatest experiences you’ll ever have.


 

In-Stories: Northern Virginia (as needed)

Out-of-State: MD

B.A. Psychology, B.A. Philosophy & Religion from UNC Wilmington

 

I took 3 years of Arabic in college (don't ask me to recall much)
 

Place in Norfolk: Colonial Place, Waterside/Freemason

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Football Stadium

Part About Working in Admissions: Being able to connect students to a school they may not know much about and providing college information to anyone who wants it.




 

My wife went to ±¬ÁϹÏ, you'll see her on a lot of the marketing materials and even in the admissions presentation! I moved to Norfolk while she was a senior and loved the campus.
 

Take some fun classes that have nothing to do with your field of study. You'll be surprised how much you learn when you take something that fascinates you.
 

Central VA 

B.S. in Sports Management, Minor in Psychology from ±¬ÁϹÏ
 

I love sports, and have been to 26 MLB stadiums in the country. 
 

Place in Norfolk: ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï and Harbor Park 

Spot at ±¬ÁϹÏ: Chartway Arena

Part About Working in Admissions: Connecting with prospective students and answering their questions to help them prepare for college!



 

My parents attended ±¬ÁϹÏ, and I grew up attending ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï basketball games and truly loved the campus.  Also, the campus isn't too far from home,but still had lots of opportunities!
 

Get involved and attend as many events as possible, it's a great way to meet other students and make connections! Also, choose a major that you love because you will then enjoy going to class!

 

In-Stories: South Tidewater: Dendron, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Wakefield, Waverly,Smithfield, Suffolk, City of Chesapeake and the Eastern Shore

Out-of-State: NC