“Because of these opportunities at Hartwick, I can go back to my home country and help out the people there and contribute what I can to the society.”

“My role provides oversight to the needs of students as they practice leadership, communication, and group dynamics skills. There are many small moments during these interactions when I’m reminded why I’ve made a career in Student Affairs. The recognition from the Student Senate as the Advisor of the Year is one of those moments. I’m incredibly thankful to the students at Hartwick for their trust, partnerships, and efforts as we work together to create a vibrant, active, and inclusive social life at Hartwick.”

While at Hartwick, Brian started a research project with the help of the Environmental Science and Policy Pine Lake Summer Research Scholarship. He also received a Freedman Prize in the Natural and Life Sciences for student-faculty collaborative research. In addition, his involvement in tennis and other extracurricular activities helped him to develop leadership and management skills which are very important in a graduate school environment.