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Giancarlo Jeronimo Valcarcel ’15

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Name: Giancarlo Jeronimo Valcarcel
Class Status: Senior
Graduation Year: Spring 2015
Age: 21
Major: Math Education
Quote to live by: “Everything happens for a reason”
 

 

HC- Who is your biggest inspiration-
 

Giancarlo- My father, Mark Anthony Valcarcel

 

HC- What things have you done or organizations are youy a part of on campus and what have you learned from them?

Giancarlo- Active member of Adelante Estudiantes Latinos, EOP Student Assistant, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Secretary of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., President of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.. I’ve learned that college is more than just an education; it’s getting the full college experience and being involved in a number of things while being educated.

 

HC- Why did you come to buff state?
 

Giancarlo- I came to Buff State because back at home (The Bronx) I didn’t exactly have the best surroundings and I wanted to get away so I can better myself and gain some independence.

 

HC- What are the best and worst experiences you’ve had while attending buff state?
 

Giancarlo- Best: Being an OL and RA and helping freshmen have a smooth transition into college.
Worst: First semester freshman year I was involved in an incident off campus where my friends and I were jumped and robbed.

 

HC- How would you describe your experience here at buff state?

Giancarlo- Simply Amazing!

 

HC- What do you hope to do when you graduate?

Giancarlo- Start teaching in the high school I attended and get my Masters.

 

HC- What’s your biggest motivation to continue on as a student here at buff state?
 

Giancarlo- I will be the first one in my family to earn a college degree

 

HC- What advice do you have for girls at buff state?

Giancarlo- Be smart. Actually think before you make any decisions. Guys are guys, so be very careful when your heart is on the line. Worry about your family and education first; everything else is secondary. And most importantly, enjoy life and think positive. In simplest terms, “LIVE!”

 

(All of us here at Her Campus Buff State would like to thank Giancarlo for being a part of HC and we wish him the best of luck on all his future goals!)

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Brittany Windham

Buff State

 Brittany Windham is a Senior at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY. She is studying Fashion Design with a concentration in Apparel Design. She is a New York City native with a love for the arts and anything that allows her to express her creativity. She is a published poet and a member of the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honors Society. She has worked alongside artist, designers, and students in New York City to promote environmental awareness through art with her participation in Digital Day Camp through the Eyebeam team. She is currently a member of the Orange Crush team on her campus and she one day aspires to have her own online store which recycles and reuses old accessories and clothing to create new ones.