Natalie Crimaldi

Program: Exploratory Studies

Class: Junior

Residence: On campus

Hometown: Middle Island, NY

High School: Lakewood HighSchool

Memberships:

None.

Hobbies and/or Interests:

I love cheerleading and volleyball.

Career Aspirations:

After graduation I hope to work with children, possibly as a teacher.

Best Advice for New Students:

The best advice I could give would just be to not hold back. A lot of times, freshmen like to just take one year and focus on classes, which is fine, but if there is something you aspire to do, do it. Don't be intimidated because it's something you've never done. College is a time to make yourself as well rounded as possible. Take advantage of it.

My Favorite Inspirational Quote, Phrase or Advice:

"Never let the fear of the thorns keep you from reaching the rose"

A friend told me this once, so I don't know who actually said it, but I live by it. You will have your ups and downs but there's always that "rose" which makes it all worth it.