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Rene Montalvo ’16

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Buff State chapter.
Name Rene Montalvo
Class status Junior
Graduation Year 2016
Age 20
Major Criminal Justice
Quote to Live By “I was one who never spoke unless it improved on silence” Carvens Lissaint
Super Power – ability to move any object 
 
 
 
HC Buff State: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Rene: Mother for teaching me how to have a great work ethic at all times 
 
 
HC Buff State: What things have you done or organizations are you a part of on campus?
Rene: I am the President of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Inc., I was Student Assistant For the Educational Opportunities Program twice, an Educational Opportunities Program Mentor, InterGreek Association Delegate
and an Orientation Leader. 
 
 
HC Buff State: What made you choose to come to Buffalo State?
Rene: After losing a close friend I realized that going as far away as possible for college was the best decision.
 
 
HC Buff State: What were your best and worst experiences while attending Buff State?
Rene: Best experience- Becoming a brother of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Incorporated because its allowed me to meet and create memories with individuals that I would have never thought I would meet. Worst experience – Fracturing my ankle Freshman year in Campus West and having to go around campus with crutches.
 
 
HC Buff State: What do you hope to do after you graduate?
Rene: I hope to become a Homicide detective in New York City
 
 
HC Buff State: What is you motivation for continuing on as a student at Buff State?
Rene: My biggest motivation is to always remember why I came to college in the first place, to further my education. 
 
 
HC Buff State: What advice do you have for women here at Buff State?
Rene: Enjoy yourself , be free
 
 
 
All of us here at Her Campus Buff State wish Rene all the best of luck on all his future endeavours!!
 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.