Sociology Gems

Not really sure where the relationships you make at home fit into your work life? Are you confused about the 'web' your teacher keeps talking about? Don't get tangled, get some great help! If Durkheim's theory leaves you in the dark, Doris, Mariya, Noel, and Sesheni are masters of breaking through the confusion and helping you see the light. Doris and Mariya will be assisting Dr. Surrey, Noel will be assisting Dr. Trillo, and Sesheni will be assisting Dr. Malone for the year.

Doris Mena

Major: Sociology                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Class Year: 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                         Hobbies: I love to hang out with my friends, listen to music, read, and travel

Club Affiliations:

Alpha Kappa Delta - Sociology Honor Society 

Favorite Campus Activity:

Going to various athletic games! 

Favorite Professor:

My favorite professors would probably be Dr. Surrey and Dr. Cohen. They're great! 

Why I'm proud to be a Gem:

I'm proud to be a GEM because I like to interact with other students and assist them in whatever way I can. 

Favorite quote:

"Take what you can from your dreams, make them as real as anything." Dave Matthews Band 

Best Advice for the Freshman Class:

Get yourself involved in clubs/activities that interest you. It's a great way to meet and interact with other people who share your interests!

mariya marinova

Major: Political Science                                                                                                                                                                                                     Class Year: 2011                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hobbies: 

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Noel borges 

Major: Political Science / Sociology                                                                                                                                                                                    Class Year: 2010                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hobbies: I love to read, meet new people, go bowling with my friends, and dance Salsa.

Club Affiliations:

Latin American Service Organization (L.A.S.O.), A.E.S.N.J, Green Campus Committee, and S.A.V.E. 

Favorite Campus Activity:

65 Hour Sleep Strike in support of the D.R.E.A.M. Act which was sponsored by L.A.S.O. 

Favorite Professor:

Too many- Prof. Livesay, Dr. Trillo, Fr. DeStephano, Dr. Ayala, Doug Demeo... 

Why I'm proud to be a Gem:

As a GEM I can help the freshmen find the information and motivation to transform their goals into reality.  

Favorite quote:

"An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law."  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Best Advice for the Freshman Class:

READ, and re-read! STUDY, THINK critically, ASK questions, and DREAM BIG! Oh, and by the way, get involved in campus life and meet new people.  

sesheni harris

Major: Sociology / Elementary Ed                                                                                                                                                                                    Class Year: 2010                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hobbies: Interacting with children and peers, working, volunteering, and hanging out with friends and family.

Club Affiliations:

 Sociology, SEA, and Established Leadership Program

Favorite Campus Activity:

 Intramural sports, Showtime at SPC, and the Fashion Shows

Favorite Professor:

Dr. Ayala, Dr. Malone, and Dr. Surrey 

Why I'm proud to be a Gem:

I am proud to be a GEM because I get to share my many experiences of campus and college life as well as help the freshmen understand the Do's and Don'ts of college. 

Favorite quote:

"Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm...As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others." Audrey Hepburn 

Best Advice for the Freshman Class:

The best advice I could give the freshman class is to balance their time between social life and school, but leave some time to relax.