New Paltz

I transferred to SUNY New Paltz from my old community college in 2017, and although I knew I was ready to move on to bigger and brighter things, I had no idea exactly what to expect at New Paltz. As it turned out, I would fall in love with New Paltz and all it had to offer, and more than that, I made lifelong friends and for the first time began to truly feel comfortable with who I was. New Paltz transformed me into the man I am today, and the town, college, surrounding mountains, and most importantly, my friends, will be with me long after having graduated.

Highlights

Shawangunk Ridge

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Known For-

Info

THE MATES

DEYO 112 SUITE

THE POND

The Best Of New Paltz-

Notable People

The Suitemates- Noah, Brian, Sabrina, Alex, Ilya, Adrian, Matt, Dan

Pat, Alexsi, Bri, Sam, Pink Backpack Guy

Food

Amazin' Melts (RIP)- the BEST make your own grilled cheese

Smells

Springtime flowers around campus

Sometimes the stoners would light up right outside my window (ick)

Things to Do

Hang out with the mates, SMASH Bros, Karaoke Night, late night walks around the pond/campus,

Things to Do (part 2)

Stroll through town, listen to music, Hike in the Mountains, find somewhere to eat, Hit up the Club (like twice), check out Water Street Market

Nature

Ducks and Geese in the pond, Hawks, Squirrels

Skateboarders

Dessert

Twistee Cone,

Huguenot Creamery

Sometimes I'd make cookies and everyone would love me for it

Late Night

You think I stay up??

Memories

01.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Shortly before Thanksgiving break, my suite and the suite nextdoor decided to plan a giant buffet meal and have our own Thanksgiving. Mac & cheese, chicken, biscuits, mashed and sweet potatoes... we truly made ourselves a feast fit for a king. I'm incredibly thankful to all my college friends who helped shape such a life changing experience.

03.

Study Abroad Job

A job at the Study Abroad Office was the perfect way to continue to live out my Aussie adventure, make friends, and earn a decent paycheck. From giving presentations, encouraging others to make the international leap, and manning the Farmer's Market, I gained both a great job experience and a greater appreciation for the complexities of an international world.

02.

The Ripstick

The Ripstick was one of the greatest- and most difficult to master- challenges that beset my college experience. All who came to the suite attempted to ride the beast- a feat few succeeded and even fewer mastered. And yet the chosen few- ripstick masters- could glide with elegance across the dorm room.