Meet the 2011-2012 HDV Fellows
Liz Parisi
- Major: Psychology
- Hometown: Cornwall, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Never be afraid to reach out! Every resource is at your fingertips, and help is there for you. Come to your Fellows or RA’s for literally anything. Don’t worry about fitting in. Asking questions about what you are interested in will get you involved and meeting new people. I love to help, never hesitate to approach me for anything.
- Hobbies/Interests: Playing the string bass, cheerleading, politics
Amanda Talmadge
- Major: Undecided
- Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Getting involved along with time management will definitely help you adjust to college. It's important to get to know your advisors and professors. They are a great help.
- Hobbies/Interests: Baking, dancing, going to the beach, shopping and reading
Qinxue Zhan
- Major: Psychology and Sociology
- Hometown: Bayside, NY
- Advice for freshmen: I advise freshmen to speak up and get involved.
- Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music, making crafts
Dave Massi
- Major: Biology / Pre-Med
- Hometown: Eastchester, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Be open to meeting new people. Don’t be afraid to just walk up to someone and start talking. Stony Brook is a great place and you need to embrace it to be happy.
- Hobbies/Interests: Lacrosse, wrestling, football, cars, boats
Nicole Villanueva
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Probably Sociology
- Hometown: Queens, NY
- Advice for freshmen: I am sure you are excited to finally be at college, but you also might be scared. You are not alone! My advice to you is to get involved with your college by joining clubs and attending the many events Stony Brook has to offer. You’ll have fun while having a chance to meet new people and make friends.
- Hobbies/Interests: Taking pictures, blogging, writing, trying new things, traveling
Prithviraj Rajebhosale (RAJ)
- Major: Pharmacology
- Minor: Nanotechnology Studies
- Hometown: Pune, India
- Advice for freshmen: Get ~100s on all the midterms and relax during finals week! (Caution: An "Overdose" of "FUN" could make you repent for it all your life)
- Hobbies/Interests: Singing, art - fine art, crafts, swimming, cooking, baking, designing, the human body, travelling, leadership, gaining knowledge, making friends, shopping, browsing the internet and most importantly - HAVING FUN!
Alessandra Imbesi
- Major: Psychology
- Hometown: Narrowsburg, New York
- Advice for freshmen: It is important from the beginning to make yourself known at Stony Brook. Definitely go to professors' office hours, and participate in class.
- Hobbies/Interests: Softball, volleyball, baking, helping others
Karina Malave
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Philosophy
- Hometown: Manhattan, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Getting involved on campus is key. Networking, going to office hours and not leaving things to the last minute are important. Overall, make sure you are getting the most out of your college experience.
- Hobbies/Interests: Movies, travelling, arts, cooking, animals, bowling, swimming, community service & friends.
Raniah El-Gendi
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Business
- Hometown: Rocky Point, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Get involved! You'll be amazed at the opportunities that come to you through the clubs or organizations you join and all of the amazing people you'll meet! Also, don’t go to sleep in class, you'll regret it.
- Hobbies/Interests: I love kickboxing, swimming, and tennis. I enjoy reading and am very interested in law.
John Allsop
- Major: Biology
- Hometown: Inwood, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Explore the campus and become apart of the community.
- Hobbies/Interests: Martial Arts, Science
Michelle Jang
- Major: Biology (Pre-Vet)
- Hometown: West Babylon, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Get involved with clubs! It is the best way to make friends and relieve stress.
- Hobbies/Interests: Taking photographs, playing the guitar and flute, blasting music alone in my suite, and going to Starbucks
Alexa Barricelli
- Major: Mathematics
- Hometown: Patchogue, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Don't stress yourself out over school. Relax, stay focused, and always plan ahead.
- Hobbies/Interests: Playing acoustic guitar, sketching/painting, photography, and enjoying the outdoors.
Josh Streich
- Major: Psychology
- Hometown: Valley Cottage, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Walk as much as you can
- Hobbies/Interests: Bowling, Swimming, Watching T.V.
Quinn O'Brien
- Major: Athletic Training
- Minor: Art
- Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
- Advice for freshmen: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there!
- Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Sports (Soccer and Lacrosse are my favorite), Sitting in Kelly Cafe, Community service, Writing
Shalita Saywack
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Major: Biology
- Minor: Business
- Hometown: South Ozone Park, Queens
- Advice for Freshman: Make healthy choices and go to the gym whenever you have a chance.
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Hobbies: Shopping, playing tennis, watching movies and playing with my dog
Emma DiGiacomo
- Major: Health Sciences, Pre PA track
- Hometown: New Milford, CT
- Advice for freshmen: Find a group or a club that interests you and join! Don't be afraid to get involved, it will help you make new friends who share similar interests that you do!
- Hobbies/Interests: Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, spending time with friends and family
Srujana Kanchibhotla
- Major: Biomedical Engineering
- Minor: Psychology
- Hometown: Flushing, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Don't be shy when trying to make friends, chances are everyone feels exactly like you do. Always keep school a priority- when you start letting other things get in the way, that’s when you start losing control.
- Hobbies/Interests: I love Bollywood dancing, sewing, cooking, hanging out with my friends, and studying.
Shayla Ramos
- Major: Double major in Psychology and Philosophy (Pre-law track)
- Minor: Business
- Hometown:Hometown: Long Beach/Island Park, NY
- Advice for freshmen: Don't put aside textbook readings as the semester progresses. You'll end up losing track of the amount of pages/chapters you need to read and you'll be in trouble for midterms and finals. Try your very best to manage a good GPA for your first semester so you'll have that safety net created for you for the future semesters to come. Another important thing is: GET INVOLVED. There's so much our campus has to offer, don't miss out!
- Hobbies/Interests: Living life, Music, Netflix, playing the ps3, playing my Alto Saxophone, Working-out, Athletics, Reading, getting involved and interacting with and helping people.
