Marina Miketish wanted to stay closer to home, attend a school that was affordable, and study Mechatronics. Alfred State has provided that and more to Marina as she double majors in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Mechatronics.
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“I am into math and science, so I like problem solving. I like that the labs are hands-on, which give me the chance to fully understand what is being taught. The labs really go with the lectures. You are learning something and then you are learning it again in a way that will be useful outside of college.”
“Alfred State is a great school, especially with accreditations and preparing you for later in life. I really like my professors. They are very understanding.”
Marina’s college experience has been enhanced by getting involved. “Getting involved on campus is very important. Alfred is kind of a smaller town. Getting involved you are doing more than helping Alfred, you are helping the surrounding area.”
Marina has participated on the track and field team, been a resident assistant in her dorm, and currently is an academic peer mentor. She also joined Delta Chi Omega (DCO) at the beginning of her sophomore year.
“Being in Delta Chi Omega has changed me as a person in a good way. I was a little shy to talk to people. When I talked to a DCO sister it was genuine and the sisters have helped me get through hard times. I have gotten to know people that I might not have met. I have built character.”
Within DCO, Marina has become the philanthropy chair and runs Project Prom Dress. Delta Chi Omega collects new and used dresses, shoes, and accessories for girls to have for their formal events, free of charge.
Through her experiences at Alfred State in and out of the classroom, Marina has found her sisters for life.
