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Name – Ryan Salkeld
Class Status –Â Junior
Graduation Year –Â 2016
Age –Â 23
Major –Â Business Administration (Marketing Concentration)
Quote to live by –Â “Some people dream of success, others make it happen.”
Social Media: Instagram: @salkeld91
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HC Buff State: Who is your biggest inspiration?Â
Ryan: “Both of my parents for being strong enough to beat cancer and still having the strength to get me to where I am today.”
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HC Buff State: What things have you done or organizations are you a part of on campus and what have you learned from them?Â
Ryan: “Being a part of the men’s hockey team has given me the opportunity to attend many events that were for good causes and they have really made me value all that I have been given and the experiences I have had because there are many people who aren’t as fortunate.”Â
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HC Buff State: Why did you come to Buffalo State?
Ryan: “I was recruited to play hockey by Coach Carrier and I also have family in the area.”
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HC Buff State: What were your best and worst experiences while attending Buffalo State?
Ryan: “My best experience that is non-hockey related would have to be meeting a professor who has completely changed my outlook on what I need to obtain while I attend Buffalo State. My worst experience is probably having to take some general education courses that I had zero interest in.”Â
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HC Buff State: How would you describe your experience here at Buffalo State?Â
Ryan: “Amazing, I have met some great people and made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime.”Â
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HC Buff State: What do you hope to do when you graduate?Â
Ryan: “Pursue my life long dream of becoming a professional hockey player and eventually use my degree to work with a beach apparel company.”
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HC Buff State: What is your biggest motivation to continue on as a student here at Buffalo State?
Ryan: “Obtaining more knowledge because it is only going to benefit me in the future.”
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HC Buff State: What advice can you give to females who go to Buffalo State? Â
Ryan: “Don’t be afraid to voice your opinions because I personally have learned a lot from doing so.”