Deven Rodriguez
Deven Rodriguez had an upbringing he describes as “tumultuous.” Now a cadet in St. John’s University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Red Storm Battalion, Deven was relentlessly bullied as a child. For years, he felt depressed and rudderless—until finding a sense of purpose in service to others.
Alicia Villafana
Ever since she arrived at St. John’s, Alicia Villafana, a native of Deer Park, NY, wanted to break out of her comfort zone. Living on campus and experiencing the University’s metropolitan character prepared the Management major to truly expand her horizons by studying abroad.
Mary Tarawally ’18TCB, '19MBA
"Wherever my work leads me, I want to continue to help those in need—to always give back."
Fulbright Scholar Focuses on Research
Aminath Zumra, a Fulbright Scholar from Maldives, had no misgivings when it was time to select a university for her graduate work: St. John’s was at the top of her list.
Lang Fonjoe ’17 and Junior Doh ‘17
"We were raised to be socially conscious,” Fonjoe said. He and Doh created the foundation because “we had to do something” about the poverty they saw whenever they visited Bali.”
Andrew Chang ‘16
After a semester abroad inspired his passion for Spanish language and culture, Andrew Chang ’16TCB, ’16C is heading to Spain this fall to teach public high school students in Madrid as St. John’s University’s latest Fulbright recipient.
Alexa Napolitano ’14TCB
When Alexa Napolitano ’14TCB graduates from St. John’s this May, she will—by her own reckoning—have made the most of every opportunity the University offers, from Student Government to Greek life...
Cameron Devlin
Cameron (“Cam”) Devlin is a sophomore in the Honors Program and is enrolled in a five-year program leading to a bachelor of science degree in Economics as well as a master’s degree in Finance.
Ada Lee '15
"I have personal attention. I learn more and bond more with my fellow students. The professors are very helpful and knowledgeable, and you can tell they really have passion for the subjects that they teach. I feel this passion when I’m in the classroom, and it gives me incentive to strive for more."
Leonard Hamlin
Leonard L. Hamlin, Jr., a senior in St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin College of Business, understands just how important taking advantage of opportunities can be.