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At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, high school students can imagine their futures while living together, cultivating new friendships and discovering just the right balance between work and fun. A carefully selected and trained residential staff, which includes the residence director, assistant residence director and resident hall advisors (RAs), live with Pre-College students in their own private residence hall. The residential life program, designed to support and complement academic and artistic endeavors, ensures that students' social lives are every bit as exhilarating as their intellectual lives.

Read about a typical day in
the Pre-College Program

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's campus is very vibrant in the summer and the  offers many concerts, lectures, events, and weekend on-campus activities, to say nothing of downtown Saratoga Springs' dynamic cultural and arts scene—proving that summer at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is much more than just summer school. 

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2024 Pre-College Residential Life Staff

 

   Antonio Reid, Resident Director

   Hi! My name is Antonio. I am currently a Resident Director at Albany College of
   Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I spent 4
   years at SUNY Fredonia where I majored in sport management and psychology. I like
   watching TV and movies, sports (especially soccer), playing video games and spending
   time with my friends.

 

 

 

  Tiffany Herrera, Assistant Resident Director

  My name is Tiffany and I graduated with the class of 2023 with a degree in Biology. I’m 
  from Chicago, Il and currently work as a Toxicology Laboratory Assistant at a clinical
  testing lab. I like to swim and watch Harry Potter movies when I have free time. During
  my time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, I was part of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s First Year Experience Program that took
  a group of 30 students to London our first semester. I was also an RA for 2 years. I am
  excited to become part of this program because I was a pre-college student myself
  back in 2017 and I learned a lot about independence and responsibility. I’m sure you all
  will learn different skills during your time here that will be helpful to your future careers. I am excited to meet all of you and look forward to us all having a good summer at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê! 

   Qavalina Andrade, Resident/Academic Assistant

   Hi! My name is Qavalina, I'm from India and I'm a rising senior at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê. I'm an
   International Affairs major with minors in Business and Anthropology. In my free time
   I really enjoy painting, travelling, anything involving the beach (surfing, diving, etc.)
   and hanging out with my friends. I chose to be a Pre-College mentor because I did a 
   pre-college program before Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and my mentors were instrumental in making
   my experience enriching and fun. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences as
   well as hearing about yours, and helping you make the most of your time in this
   program!

  Grace Geurin, Resident/Academic Assistant

  Hi! My name is Grace and I’m a graduating senior! I’m a political science major and
  environmental studies minor from Niskayuna, New York. At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, I’m involved in
  Environmental Action Club and Pre-Law Club. In my free time, I love to go hiking, go
  swimming, and read. I chose to be a pre-college mentor because I did a similar
  program in high school and loved it! I’m excited to act as a resource for students this
  summer. 

 

   Gabriela Lebron, Resident/Academic Assistant

   Hello! My name is Gabriela, and I am a rising senior. I am an Environmental Studies
   major, and I am working towards a minor in Biology. I am from New York City! I spent
   the Spring 2024 semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, and I absolutely loved it!
   During my free time, I love to paint, specifically watercolor, and I love making mosaics
   too. I’ve also taken up a special interest in photography. I chose to be a pre-college
   mentor because this is an opportunity I know is super important for college-
   readiness, and I am pumped to be supportive in any ways I can!  

 

   Max Restifo-Bernstein, Resident/Academic Assistant

   Hey! My name is Max. I'm a rising senior at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and just finished my
   spring semester abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. I love documentary filmmaking,
   as for me it's the perfect intersection of my Sociology major and Film minor. I play
   baseball and squash casually and drum in a rock band on campus. I am an
   unparalleled Mario Kart player, but terrible at pretty much any other video games. I'm
   here to help you guys with all matters related to your transition to college and I am
   also particularly useful if you want to learn more about essay writing, the social
   sciences, media/film production, and exploring artistic interests in a college setting.
   While it may seem stressful at times, the transition from high school to college can be the most amazing exciting experience, and I'm here to help you guys feel comfortable and prepared coming into this new environment.

   Dennise Reyes Sanchez, Resident/Academic Assistant  

   Hi everyone! My name is Dennise and I’m a rising junior, majoring in Sociology. I am
   from the Bronx, NY, and besides reading sociological articles, I love photography and
   to dance. I chose to be a pre-college mentor because I’d love to help you transition
   from high school to college life and academics! I look forward to meeting you all.  

 

 

  Austin Somers, Resident/Academic Assistant

  Hi! My name is Austin and I am a rising senior at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê from New York City. I am a
  double major in Elementary Education and Classics. While on campus, I love to work
  out, read, play whiffle ball, watch the Yankee games, and hang out with our teaching-
  certification cohort. I chose to be a pre-college mentor to help everyone have as easy a
  transition as possible from high school to college. I look forward to meeting everybody!