April 07, 2010
St. John’s University was a perfect fit for
Jacquelyn Torres. Passionate about service, she has steadily
engaged in volunteer activities that embody the University’s
Catholic, Vincentian and Metropolitan mission.
A
Childhood Education major, she has worked tirelessly on behalf
of her fellow students as a member of Student
Government. She also has been a role model by traveling to New
Orleans and restoring homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Last
year, she served as an
orientation coordinator. “The first experience students have of
St. John’s is through us,” said Jacquelyn. “They should feel our
love for the University.”
Today, as a member of the
President’s Society, she is an ambassador for St. John’s, which
she views as a wonderful way to give back to the University that
has given her so much. “I have received more than just an
education. I’m coming out of the experience with much, much
more.”
Jackie encourages everyone –– whether it includes studying abroad,
leading, serving others — to take advantage of what St. John’s has
to offer. “You take that first step and it opens up a whole new
world.”