The four years I spent at Niagara University were a time of personal and professional growth.  I originally came into the university as an undeclared major but quickly found my place in the Chemistry Department at Niagara.  Thanks to the guidance of my professors, I graduated with a BS in Chemistry (and a minor in Criminal Justice) and am now in a Ph.D. program at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

            Niagara U. gave me a solid background in the fundamentals of chemistry and was flexible enough to offer individualized research experience, a key factor in my acceptance into Emory.  Class sizes are small enough for students to receive personal attention as well as allowing for the class to move ahead at its own pace.  Perhaps one of the most important life skills I learned at Niagara was how to manage my time.  While chemistry courses were demanding, I was able to balance these with an active social life.  This was crucial in my first year at Emory, where I was subjected to intense courses, a rigorous teaching load and a new home. 

            The professors at Niagara were approachable and understanding, helping me make the best decision for summer research as an undergraduate and then later, as to graduate school.  Currently, I am finishing my second year of graduate school.  I have passed my second year defense and am continuing on for my Ph.D. in Organic chemistry under the direction of Dr. Fredric Menger.  After graduation from Emory, I hope to land a position in industry, possibly working abroad.  I am investigating the perfume and food industries, where I would hopefully manage people and resources in a corporate lab.