Jalyn Maranda
SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major Jalyn Maranda of Harlem said she came to SUNY Canton back in 2019, right before the pandemic “took the world by storm.”
“When I first entered the Criminal Justice field, I felt overwhelmed and confused about my studies,” Jalyn said. “It was difficult readjusting, so I promised myself that if the world ever opened again and the pandemic cleared, I would take advantage of any and all opportunities given, step out of my comfort zone, and be seen and heard no matter where I go.”
She said as soon as she returned to campus, she sat in the front row of every class, interacted with every facility member she encountered, spent countless hours in the library, utilized student accessibility services, and took advantage of her instructor’s office hours.
Jalyn found her voice on campus as a Presidential Intern, President of the Sigma Omega Epsilon Sorority, Inc., and President of the college’s Greek council. She is also an Orientation Leader for the incoming students.
The active student leader is rounding out her education with minors in Forensic Science and Psychology.
After graduation, Jalyn plans to return to New York City to take the entrance exam for the police academy. She also plans on continuing her education to earn a master’s degree.