{"id":2561,"date":"2018-03-26T15:21:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T19:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admissions.me.holycross.edu\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2018-03-26T15:21:45","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T19:21:45","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-maureen-connolly-18-and-isabella-cuellar-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/admissions\/2018\/03\/26\/volunteer-spotlight-maureen-connolly-18-and-isabella-cuellar-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Connolly ’18 and Isabella Cuellar ’18"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Name:<\/b> Maureen Connolly<\/span><\/p>\n

Major:<\/b> Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

Hometown:<\/b> New Canaan, CT<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you going to miss most about Holy Cross?<\/b><\/p>\n

The community – it’s truly a second family that I know I’ll have forever but not necessarily at my fingertips the way it is now<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any plans for the future?<\/b><\/p>\n

I am working in White Plains, NY for PepsiCo in a Foodservice Sales position.<\/span><\/p>\n

What did you learn at Holy Cross that you will take with you into the world?<\/b><\/p>\n

I learned how to adapt to different situations, personalities, and time demands that I know will be invaluable to me moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

What piece of advice would you like to share with prospective students?<\/b><\/p>\n

Embrace all that Holy Cross has to offer – there are so many opportunities so do not hesitate to get involved<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you feel you’ve grown over your time at Holy Cross?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have grown tremendously. I am more capable as far as time management and a more confident individual than I was when I first arrived on the Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing about HC?<\/b><\/p>\n

The friends I have met, I couldn’t imagine my life without them<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the most exciting event you’ve attended this year? <\/b><\/p>\n

The Women In Business Conference… The keynote speaker was fantastic and really inspired me not to be intimidated by anyone. It showed me that I can be a strong, confident woman when I enter the workforce next year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Name: <\/b>Isabella Cuellar<\/span><\/p>\n

Major\/Minor:<\/b> Psychology Major, Education Minor<\/span><\/p>\n

Hometown: <\/b>Coronado, CA<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you going to miss most about Holy Cross?<\/b><\/p>\n

I am going to miss the community and close proximity to all my friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any plans for the future?<\/b><\/p>\n

I accepted an offer as a teacher with Teach for America in New York City<\/span><\/p>\n

What did you learn at Holy Cross that you will take with you into the world?<\/b><\/p>\n

I learned to be a stronger leader and confidence in taking initiative in all aspects of my life.<\/span><\/p>\n

What piece of advice would you like to share with prospective students?<\/b><\/p>\n

I would encourage prospective students to take advantage of all the unique opportunities that HC has to offer and to step out of their comfort zone to try new things.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you feel you’ve grown over your time at Holy Cross?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have grown intellectually and spiritually through the diverse classes I’ve taken and the multiple opportunities in the chaplain’s office that I have engaged in.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing about HC?<\/b><\/p>\n

I love the supportive and welcoming community at Holy Cross where students are accepting and encouraging of each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name: Maureen Connolly Major: Chemistry Hometown: New Canaan, CT What are you going to miss most about Holy Cross? The community – it’s truly a second family that I know I’ll have forever but not necessarily at my fingertips the way it is now Do you have any plans for the future? I am working … <\/p>\n

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