Alyssa Pitcheralle
Alyssa Pitcheralle from East Greenbush majors in Homeland Security and minors in Applied Psychology at SUNY Canton.
“The moment I stepped onto campus, I felt at home. I liked the smaller class sizes and campus,” Alyssa said. “It felt more personal than other campuses and like I was not just another number in a system.”
While figuring out her future, Alyssa decided to try something new, so she decided to study abroad. “I had the opportunity to study in Rome, Italy, for Fall 2023,” she said. “It was a very rewarding experience.”
Alyssa’s favorite professor is Criminal Justice Lecturer Nicholas Wildey. “He's honest with his students and encourages class discussions about current homeland security issues,” Alyssa said. “It’s nice to be able to talk about the issues I read about online and with other students.”
Alyssa is a Senior Student Ambassador with the College’s Admissions department. “My tour is what made me decide this College is the right place, and I want to make sure all prospective students are informed about all that SUNY Canton has to offer,” she said.
Alyssa is also a Resident Assistant at Kennedy Hall and a tutor at the Betty J. Evans Tutoring Center on campus. “I work the Admissions event during the day, and then I work in the residence hall where the students stay at night,” she said. “I also just started being a tutor for many Homeland Security classes.”
Her story doesn’t end there. Alyssa plans to further her studies at graduate school in the spring of 2025.