IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR! Service Outreach Adds Rewarding Benefits As a nursing student, Megan had a full schedule of labs and clinical rotations at area hospitals, but she made time for volunteer work. Megan took part in weekly service outreach trips to Oasis, House on the Hill, Jersey Cares, the Lorrimer Sanctuary and Teaneck Tutoring, all organized through the Civic and Community Engagement Center on campus. And while studying for the board exam to become a licensed registered nurse will be her priority postgraduation, Megan will also intern at Kula for Karma, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic yoga, meditation and stress management to populations with physical and mental health challenges. “I became involved in the College community and beyond through active participation in clubs and offices on campus, but found being of service to others makes me feel my happiest,” said Megan.
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DAUGHTER, MOTHER AND SON Kelly K. Blake, B.A. in Theater Mary Cicitta, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Matthew Luciano Cicitta, B.S. in Mathematics “I wish I had the opportunity to take a class or two with my mother and sister. It would have even further enhanced my wonderful Ramapo experience,” said Matthew.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER Milixza Martinez, B.A. in Social Science Jillian Ashley Martinez, B.A. in Psychology “We had mother-daughter bonding time over coffee, studying together,” said Milixza, who was able to take two classes together with her daughter.
TWIN BROTHERS Philip Rocha, B.S. in Business Administration Brian Rocha, B.A. in Communication Arts “I had a guaranteed friend,” said Brian, while his twin brother Philip added, “I always had someone to hang out with.”
SISTERS Andrea Sanchez, B.S. in Biology, minor in Latin American Studies Alina Sanchez, B.A. in Social Science, minor in Latin American Studies “Through the good and the bad, my sister and I pulled each other up to make sure we accomplished our goal,” said Andrea. Alina added, “We are the first two in our family to graduate from college. We hope we made our hardworking parents proud!”
COUSINS Deanna Smith, B.A. in Social Work Dana Smith, B.A. in Psychology “Going to the same college as my cousin allowed us to relate more to one another. We both had new experiences and were able to bond over similar memories we shared,” said Deanna.
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