Alyssa M.
New Student & Family Programs Orientation Leaders and Tour Guide at Towson University
She/her/hers
Class of 2022
Hometown: Millville, NJ
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant
My favorite local restaurant is Gino's! On Tuesdays they give a student discount if you show your OneCard, so I go more often than I'd like to admit.
What advice would you give to an incoming new student?
My advice to incoming students is to focus on time management skills and focus on yourself! College is hard, and it's a period of life with a lot of growth- cognitively, physically, academically, etc. Time management will be your best friend when it comes to juggling your classes, sports/clubs/organizations, personal time, and other things. Having a schedule will help you SO much! Focus on yourself too, if you're doing unwell, you can't expect to do well in other things! Listen to your mind and body, build that foundation, and you're sure to grow! (:
What is a fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about me is that when I was 6 years old, I had a giraffe steal a peanut butter and jelly sandwich from me through a car window! I was scared of giraffes after that for a few years! Side note: giraffe tongues are prickly!!
Favorite Class/Professor at TU
My favorite professor at TU is Michael Elliott of the Sociology department. He is one of the most caring professors, and so passionate about what he teaches. I have taken 4 courses with him, and always fight for a spot in any course he teaches.