Student Life

Tayllor Clark is a 2020 graduate of  SUNY Niagara. She studied Culinary Arts, with aspirations to become a Chef Educator. Tayllor was an extremely involved student on campus; she served as Student Government Association President, President of the NFCI Student Club, and the Treasurer of the National Society for Leadership and Success. Tayllor was also a student ambassador, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Campus Activities Board, a student representative on the College Association Board and Alumni Association, and Tayllor sat on numerous committees, such as Strategic Planning Committee and Student Government Association Finance Committee. Tayllor is forever grateful for her time here at SUNY Niagara and she has loved every second that she has spent getting to know her Thunderwolf family!

The program takes students through a progression of classes that establish a strong foundation. You are given help with preparing a portfolio if your plan is to transfer to a four-year school, but also encouraged to find out what you enjoy doing creatively. You learn to appreciate and expand your creativity and potential. As you start unlocking your abilities, your world opens and diversifies. The professors here are established and respected professionals who are actively involved in what they teach. Students are coached to discover their unique talents and pushed towards their personal best.

Lorenzo Parnell is an Animal Management major at SUNY Niagara. As a non-traditional student, Lorenzo loves the hands-on learning aspect of the program in and out of the classroom. Each semester, students in the program have internship opportunities with institutions like the Buffalo Zoo, Niagara Aquarium, or your local animal shelter. “I’ve always had a love for animals and being in wildlife as well, so when I found out about this program I felt that it was going to be a perfect fit for me.”

My favorite part about the Chemical Dependency Counseling program at SUNY Niagara is the quality of their educators. It is a privilege to be learning from some of the best professionals in the field. For a student living with a handicap, they helped me realize that regardless of ability, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I chose SUNY Niagara because you can get a solid education without having to travel far. When I graduate, I want to find a job as a counselor, pursue further education and experiences where wherever they may lead.