Hudson Valley Community College welcomes students for 2023 fall semester
Michael Gwizdala
The Troy Record / Aug. 28, 2023
TROY, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Community College welcomed back students for the 2023 fall semester on Monday. Students were greeted with free water, cookies, and ice cream as they ventured onto and around campus.
It’s part of a weeklong celebration that also includes free barbeque, pizza, live bands, and an opportunity to meet and make new friends.
For students, the day marks a new adventure, experience, independence, and a sense of adulthood.
Freshman Abby Newell, of South Glens Falls, voiced her excitement about the new experience.
“I’m pretty excited. It’s my first year here, so I’m pretty excited,” Newell said.
Newell has already been able to meet some of her new classmates, as a member of the Vikings’ women’s volleyball team.
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“It’s pretty good so far, I’m on the volleyball team, so that’s been pretty fun. It’s been really fun, I’ve really been enjoying it, we just had a lot of games this past weekend,” Newell remarked on getting to know her new teammates.
“I’m really looking forward to volleyball and just meeting new people and the new campus experience,” Newell continued.
Newell added that she’s presently in the health and science program and plans on completing her prerequisites to be in the oral hygenist program.
Kylie Moore, of Albany, was also eager to get into her major in electrical construction and maintenance. For the freshman Moore, finding her way around campus was a breeze on the first day.
“It’s been going pretty well. I’ve been able to find all my classes and I haven’t been late so far. My second class got canceled so I only had one class so far. I have one class left and I’m gonna go get some breakfast, so the day’s been going pretty good,” Moore explained.
Moore noted what she’s looking forward to the most this semester.
“I’m most excited about getting into my major, having fun with my major,” Moore said.
“Getting to know everybody, getting to know the teachers and instructors,” Moore added.
For freshman Sevilla Baiocco, of Schenectady, finding her way around campus was relatively easy as well.
“I’m pretty excited to be here. I’m lucky because all my classes are in one building and then I have to go to forum in Brahan Hall but they’re right across from each other so I feel pretty fortunate to have that privilege,” Baiocco commented.
“It’s nice, I’m a freshman, so it’s new to see so many different ages on the same campus. I’m only one class in, I have two more,” Baiocco continued.
While Baiocco is undecided about her major, she expressed her interest in potentially becoming more involved on campus with different clubs and events.
“When I came for orientation we learned a lot about the clubs and that was really interesting and I remember starring so many that I wanted to be in but think I’m gonna wait it out a little, just see how I do in the first semester and if I can handle it then I’ll throw in a couple of clubs,” Baiocco added.
