Meet Student Exchange Participants
Anna Franek, St. Catherine University
Studied at: Mount Saint Mary’s University
Majors: Accounting and Marketing major, ASL minor
Studied at: Mount Saint Mary’s University
Majors: Accounting and Marketing major, ASL minor
Julie Tapia, Mount Saint Mary's University
Studied at: Regis College & St. Joseph's University
Majors: Psychology & Religious Studies
Studied at: Regis College & St. Joseph's University
Majors: Psychology & Religious Studies
![]() During my first two years of college, I remember being captivated by the mission to “always move toward profound love”, a common phrase used by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. At some point, I realized that I really resonated with the charism and in result sought out the exchange opportunity to, quite literally, move toward profound love by traveling to other schools within the country that embodied such wisdom.
Out of the nine-member campuses to choose from, I decided to spend fall semester at Regis College in Greater Boston and spring semester at St. Joseph’s University in Brooklyn, New York. As a person who loves to travel, I was ecstatic to experience a new culture and community that I’ve never been exposed to - so my journey from coast to coast began! The minute I stepped foot on the beautiful Regis campus, I was welcomed with open arms by both the students and staff. They made sure to make me feel comfortable and provided me with a vast selection of ways to get involved on campus. During my time at Regis, I took upper-division classes, joined 3 clubs, volunteered in Boston, joined glee, and served an active role in their office of Ministry and Service. At St. Joseph’s University, I was also active in Campus Ministry and lived in an off-campus dorm. I am so grateful for the ACSSJ program which provided me this once in a lifetime experience! Because of this opportunity, I feel that I can confidently move forward with my professional career as well as my spiritual life. I have also been able to stay on track with my education and have two experiences on the East Coast Check out the video to learn more about her experience. |
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Danielle Fieseler, St. Joseph's University
Studied at: The College of Saint Rose
Majors: Mathematics & Computer Science
Studied at: The College of Saint Rose
Majors: Mathematics & Computer Science
Estefani Alarcon, Mount Saint Mary's University
Studied at: St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn Majors: Film, media and social justice & Journalism |
As a new student at Mount Saint Mary's, I heard about the ACSSJ Student Exchange Program. I was excited about the possibility of studying at another university and returning to New York City.
I would like to take advantage of different opportunities at St. Joseph's University. I have been volunteering with a non-profit in Los Angeles, I am applying to internships in New York City that are connected with my major to advance my future carer plans in working for a non-profit. Additionally, I was seeking an adventure. I want to be exposed to different communities, culture and needs by exploring and becoming a part of a different community other than the one I've experienced for 2 and a half years at Mount Saint Mary's University. It's my time for change. |
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Jordan Clark, Chestnut Hill College
Studied at: Mount Saint Mary's University
Major: Journalism
Studied at: Mount Saint Mary's University
Major: Journalism