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Collin McQuade ’14

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Suffolk chapter.

You could say he’s the most involved guy at Suffolk. You could also say he’s one of the most personable people you’ll meet at Suffolk. We would like to recognize Collin for all he has accomplished during his years at Suffolk. As a member of multiple clubs and the founder of the Irish American Association, Collin has achieved college greatness. We expect wonderful things from him as a Suffolk alum after he graduates this May.

Name: Collin McQuade

Major: Sociology

Year: Senior

What activities are you currently involved in at Suffolk University?

I am involved in the Irish American Association, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the Journey Program

What has been your greatest achievement at Suffolk so far?

My greatest achievement was winning Outstanding Leader of the Year for Transfer Students.

What has been your favorite experience at Suffolk?

My favorite experience at Suffolk was being able to study abroad at the Madrid campus.

Who is your role model and why?

My role model is my father, because he raised me to be the man I’ve become.

If you could have dinner with one person (living or dead), who would it be and why?

JFK, because he’s inspirational and could probably party.

What is it like being involved in SAE on campus?

The fraternity is awesome. We are involved in a lot on campus, and it’s nice that your brothers will always have your back.

What is it like running the Irish American Association at Suffolk?

Running a club is hard, but also rewarding. It takes a lot, but then you see what you’ve been able to accomplish and it’s really nice.

What has been the most difficult part of running a club at Suffolk?

The hardest thing about holding this position is planning events, because they take a lot of time.

How Irish are you?

I am almost 100% Irish. I’ve been to Ireland, and I know a lot about the Irish culture.

What are your plans post-college?

I will be attending Merrimack college on a full ride for a fellowship position in higher education, where I will get my Master’s Degree.

Advice to incoming freshman at Suffolk University?

Get involved early, and stay with it!

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Originally from Connecticut, Erica attends Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a senior, majoring in public relations, and minoring in marketing. She founded Suffolk's chapter of Her Campus along with co-Campus Correspondent, Mackenzie Newcomb. has interned at a few start-up companies including Quincy Apparel and Good to Go Organics. She was also a public relations intern at Regan Communications Group, and is currently the advertising/marketing intern at The Improper Bostonian Magazine. Erica also works on Newbury Street at Jack Wills University Outfitters, a British clothing company that is expanding across America. She is very interested in the world of fashion, and hopes to make it big doing marketing/PR for a fashion magazine or as a publicist in New York City or LA upon graduation. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, reading, writing, and dancing.