Omar Ahmed
Major/Minor: Computer Science
PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution
PAL Professor: Professor Sterrett
Fun Fact: I love to travel!
Study tips for this course: Ask questions!! Email or go to office hours, if you have questions ask!!
Karina Anderson
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I love to ski!
Study tips for this course: Actively listening to the lectures is essential for success in this course!
Keystin Arnone
Major/Minor: MSW Advanced Standing CPFC (Social Work)
PAL Course: SW412 Practice Evaluation in Social Work
PAL Professor: Professor Scott
Fun Fact: My dog is my best friend.
Study tips for this course: Breathe! Take it all in! Read the book! Know your ethics! 🙂
Matthew Bondurant
Major/Minor:
PAL Course: BE202 Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact:
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Diedrick Boonman Morales
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/Geographic Information Systems
PAL Course: BY216 Introduction to Genetics
PAL Professor: Professor Andrianarijaona
Fun Fact: I love photography!
Study tips for this course: Make sure you understand concepts instead of just memorizing.
Antonio Bulzomi
Major/Minor: Psychology/Sociology
PAL Course: PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom
Fun Fact: I love to go hiking!
Study tips for this course: Make sure to redo the in-class practice problems when studying. Practice makes perfect!
Renee Burns
Major/Minor: Business with a Concentration in Accounting
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I’m on the Monmouth Dance Team!
Study tips for this course: Make sure to review any articles or worksheets Roberts posts. If they’re on eCampus, they are important!
Leila Carl
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BE202 Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor O’Halloran
Fun Fact: I love to read, draw, and go to the beach.
Study tips for this course: I think doing the smart book homework assignments really helped me in this class. Taking notes during class and participating in the “poll me everywhere” helped significantly. Doing all of this practice really helped before exams.
Michael Catalfumo
Major/Minor: Biology MCP
PAL Course: BY223 General Microbiology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
Fun Fact: I used to live in Texas.
Study tips for this course: Create quizlets and flashcards, practice a small amount each day.
Paulina Cohen
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Stives
Fun Fact: This is my first semester as a PAL.
Study tips for this course: Come to PAL sessions and don’t rely on your cheat sheet only, study as well!
Luke Collier
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Advanced Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Moehring and Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I am in the honors school and part of the Snowriders Club!
Study tips for this course: It’s not about memorization, it’s about comprehension.
Ella Crossman
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BE202 Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor O’Halloran
Fun Fact: I run my own business.
Study tips for this course: Doing the practice questions in the book before the test really help!
Olivia Denney
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting and Minor in Spanish for Business
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Stives
Fun Fact: I am a triplet!
Study tips for this course: Do the homework completely and to your best potential. Ask questions!
Brianna Falco
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, and Data Management
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I am on the women’s lacrosse team!
Study tips for this course: Come to class and take notes during the lectures.
Olivia Fanelli
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy
PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution
PAL Professor: Professor Bridge and Professor Sullivan
Fun Fact: I play on the women’s lacrosse team.
Study tips for this course: Take advantage of all the resources you can!
Emmett Feldman
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Economics and Finance
PAL Course: BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Yu
Fun Fact: I like to build computers.
Study tips for this course: Stay up to date with the homework!
Emily Ferris
Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular and Cell Physiology
PAL Course: BY212 Physiology with Anatomy II
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I love to travel!!
Study tips for this course: Make sure you understand the material, not just memorize, there is a difference!
Natalie Fuquene
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business
PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting/BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Maglietta
Fun Fact: I like to color and travel.
Study tips for this course: Take advantage of office hours and take notes on PowerPoints. Make sure to ask questions if you are confused and study a week before a test.
Lacey Higgins
Major/Minor: Psychology/Anthropology
PAL Course: PY305L Social and Personality Thesis Lab
PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom
Fun Fact: I run cross country and track and field for the university.
Study tips for this course: Always keep on schedule! The course calendar is your best friend.
Thomas Hintelmann
Major/Minor: Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I do research in a laboratory.
Study tips for this course: Never push anything off to the last minute, this content needs time to sink in.
Frank Illiano
Major/Minor:
PAL Course: PY320 Research III Experimental Methods & Lab
PAL Professor: Professor Ciarocco
Fun Fact:
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Macklin Jugan
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Balman
Fun Fact: I like sports.
Study tips for this course: Repetition with the material is helpful.
Nico Landino
Major/Minor: Biology with Concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology/Minor in Stats and Chemistry
PAL Course: BY212 Physiology with Anatomy II
PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: Pink is my favorite color.
Study tips for this course: Understand, don’t memorize.
Ceciliah Leininger
Major/Minor: English /Environmental Biology
PAL Course: BY214 Botany
PAL Professor: Professor Daneshgar
Fun Fact: I am an editor for the school newspaper, The Outlook.
Study tips for this course: Make your own study guides or flashcards and physically write down your answers over and over again to help with memorization! Try to use your own words to formulate your answers to better understand the concepts.
Xiao Li
Major/Minor: Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Brown
Fun Fact: I LOVE cats! 🙂
Study tips for this course: Try to understand the information instead of memorizing it! Make use of all the resources that have been made available for you. Please don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Ivana Luna
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Zhao
Fun Fact: I love to travel!!
Study tips for this course: I recommend studying with friends and working on practice problems together to get extra support within the course!!
Julia Macey
Major/Minor: Psychology/Sociology
PAL Course: PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Lewandowski
Fun Fact: I love to dance!
Study tips for this course: Keep up with the study guide!
Jessica Maguire
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/GIS Minor
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Rozzo
Fun Fact: I am on the executive board of Monmouth University’s dance club!
Study tips for this course: I highly recommend studying at least 2 weeks in advance for your exams!!
Marie Mauro
Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP)
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Balman
Fun Fact: I have been dancing since I was three and VP of 5678 Dance Club.
Study tips for this course: Taking notes is very important and do not just copy the slides but listen to what your professor is saying. Read the textbook and study quizzes. Prepare in advanced for multi-chapter tests.
Olivia Monahan
Major/Minor: Master in Social Work CPFC Advanced Standing
PAL Course: SW412 Practice Evaluation in Social Work
PAL Professor: Professor Scott
Fun Fact: I have Type 1 Diabetes and worked at a summer camp for kids with diabetes over the summer!
Study tips for this course: Do the reading, space out your work, and take a break every once in a while!
Jack Neri
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Real Estate
PAL Course: BF301 Principles of Finance
PAL Professor: Professor Boonman
Fun Fact: I am ambidextrous.
Study tips for this course: Study your notes, and review the practice problems in class.
Victoria O’Malley
Major/Minor: Marine Environmental Biology and Policy
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Dornemann
Fun Fact: When I was younger, I went to a concert and was pulled up to be on stage with Flo Rida.
Study tips for this course: Reach out for help, take good notes in class and study well!
Tatum Perez
Major/Minor:
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
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Emilia Porier
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance
PAL Course: BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Zhao
Fun Fact: I’m a Leo!
Study tips for this course: Take advantage of review/study guides, participate in class, and ask questions when confused as often as necessary.
Kayla Reynolds
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Development, Minor in Leadership Communication
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I give campus tours as I work as a Monmouth University Ambassador!
Study tips for this course: When you are in class, be engaged and actively take notes. Outside of class, be sure to take some time after every class to review your notes and ask any questions you may have. This course deals with a lot of concepts, so being organized and diligent in your studying will be crucial for success.
Darian Ricciardi
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Development
PAL Course: BE304 Money, Credit, and Financial Institutions/BA251 Principals of Financial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts/Professor Stives
Fun Fact: I live in North Jersey and have two puppies.
Study tips for this course: Pay close attention and take notes in class. Keep up with the online homework for extra practice and make study guides for all tests!
Julia Roloph
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
PAL Course: BE202 Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Aslanbeigui
Fun Fact: I love to snowboard!
Study tips for this course: Make sure to pay attention in class and complete all the practice questions!
Ava Santaniello
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
Fun Fact: I am from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Study tips for this course: Understand the concepts well and don’t wait until the last minute to study!
Nico Santorelli
Major/Minor: Health Science/Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Moehring
Fun Fact: I am a certified EMT!
Study tips for this course: Each chapter in chemistry builds on the previous chapter, so make sure you understand the material and don’t fall behind!
Gavin Simons
Major/Minor: Biochemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I do research on campus!
Study tips for this course: Ask questions! If you don’t understand something make sure to ask right away!
Rachel Soto
Major/Minor: Health Science/Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I sing in the Monmouth University Seasharps acapella group!
Study tips for this course: Use all the resources provided on eCampus and do practice problems!
Rachel Strazdins
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: Black belt in karate and on the Women’s lacrosse team here at Monmouth.
Study tips for this course: Do the practice problems!
Alison Styba
Major/Minor: Finance
PAL Course: BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Gil
Fun Fact: I’m from Minnesota!
Study tips for this course: Practice makes perfect! This course requires a lot of math and memorization, practice the problems until you are confident.
Julia Thomas
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Nye
Fun Fact: I am traveling the world after graduation.
Study tips for this course: Balance and organization!
Jane Vreeland
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Economics
PAL Course: BE305 Intermediate Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Aslanbeigui
Fun Fact:
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Dani Walano
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BA252 Principles of Managerial Accounting
PAL Professor: Professor Lee
Fun Fact: I know how to surf!
Study tips for this course: Working together with your friends or classmates is more helpful than you think and will make you more motivated to do well and try harder.
Adriana Zefutie
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY220 Research I: Methods and Basic Data Analysis Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Greenspon
Fun Fact: I’ve been a drummer for over ten years!
Study tips for this course: I’d say the best advice would be to ask for help and learn time management, especially when writing.