Hi, I’m Matt and I am a Sophomore Advertising major from the small town of Holliston, Massachusetts. There are a number of reasons I made the choice of attending Suffolk University. Going to college in Boston is an experience unlike any other, and Suffolk is located in the center of all that action. Along with the location, I was immediately impressed with the dormitories, which were easily the finest I saw during my college search. Lastly, and what I believe to be Suffolk’s greatest strength, is the sense of community the school offers, simply put, the feeling I get from the university as a whole.

The work study program offered by Suffolk helped me contribute to the university community right away and also made meeting other students and faculty a breeze. Speaking of the faculty, it is amazing how with only a few courses under my belt, I am on a first name basis with all of my professors, and have become really good friends with a number of them as well.

Being a college student in Boston is one of the most exciting opportunities available. Suffolk is located on top of Beacon Hill and is walking distance from the best places in the city for shopping, dancing, learning, and eating, to name a few. Whether you are interested in seeing a professional Boston sports team, or breaking the bank at one of Newbury Street’s high fashion stores, the city has it for you.

My advice to students in the college search process is to do as much research as possible. I strongly recommend visiting every school for a tour, and if possible, staying the night to see if the social scene fits your personal style. After gathering all this research, sit down and decide, with all the parts taken into consideration, what school would be best suited for you. Most importantly though, listen to your heart, because there is no substitute for the gut feeling you get from a school.

Once I graduate from Suffolk I plan on taking graduate courses here in order to get my Masters degree. From there, I will hopefully use my well-respected Suffolk degree and obtain a high paying and fulfilling job in my field.