Graduated in 2019 Worked in FYE 2017-2018 and Fall 2018 |
You are going to learn so much during your time at SSU, so make the most of it and absorb all the information you can because all of it will be extremely helpful to you down the road in your career. |
Keyla received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island. Her passion for Student Affairs stems from her love and involvement with being a Tour Guide and Resident Advisor during her undergraduate experience. Interacting with her residents, Keyla was inspired to work closely with first year students which is what led her to apply to the First Year Experience Office. As a first year student, Keyla struggled with her work/school/life balance so her goal is to help students transition swiftly into their new found college life. Keyla also worked as a Graduate Assistant at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Center for Diversity and Social Justice Programs. Today, Keyla is the Assistant Director for Multicultural Initiatives at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.
1.) What was one take away that you learned from working in FYE?
One thing I've learned working in FYE is that no matter how small your interaction is with a student, it always makes a bigger impact than you think. A little goes a long way!
2.) How is your experience in FYE preparing you for your first job after Salem State?
Working as a Student Success Coach has enabled me to improve and perfect my interpersonal skills in a professional environment. I feel very confident being able to talk to anyone about anything. As a person who suffers from anxiety, my role has empowered me to be the best version of myself for my students.
3.)What is your favorite memory/the best part of working in FYE thus far?
My favorite memory was bonding with my fellow co-Student Success Coaches during Day of Service. Nothing beats working together to celebrate a day of community service and unity amongst first year students!
4.) What is one piece of advice you would like to give a first year graduate student who is about to start their Graduate retention fellow in FYE?
If you get the extraordinary opportunity to work in the FYE office, don't be afraid to ask questions. You are going to learn so much during your time here, so make the most of it and absorb all the information you can because all of it will be extremely helpful to you down the road in your career.
1.) What was one take away that you learned from working in FYE?
One thing I've learned working in FYE is that no matter how small your interaction is with a student, it always makes a bigger impact than you think. A little goes a long way!
2.) How is your experience in FYE preparing you for your first job after Salem State?
Working as a Student Success Coach has enabled me to improve and perfect my interpersonal skills in a professional environment. I feel very confident being able to talk to anyone about anything. As a person who suffers from anxiety, my role has empowered me to be the best version of myself for my students.
3.)What is your favorite memory/the best part of working in FYE thus far?
My favorite memory was bonding with my fellow co-Student Success Coaches during Day of Service. Nothing beats working together to celebrate a day of community service and unity amongst first year students!
4.) What is one piece of advice you would like to give a first year graduate student who is about to start their Graduate retention fellow in FYE?
If you get the extraordinary opportunity to work in the FYE office, don't be afraid to ask questions. You are going to learn so much during your time here, so make the most of it and absorb all the information you can because all of it will be extremely helpful to you down the road in your career.