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Addison Ritzert
Hometown: Chicora, PA
Major: Nursing (RN)
Why did you choose BC3? BC3 offers the best and most affordable nursing program across
the whole state. I always dreamed of going to a 4-year college but after seeing the
welcoming, enjoyable, and engaging environment here, I knew this school was meant
to be. BC3 really does offer something for everyone!
My favorite part about BC3...is the Logan Cafe! I love getting coffee and snacks with
my friends in between classes.
Advice to prospective students: Just do it! BC3 offers something for everyone and
you will definitely appreciate the money you will save by going here.
As well as being a student ambassador, I am also a member of the Nursing Club.
If I could plan a perfect Sunday...I would have a Jeep Wrangler with the doors and
top off, coasting down the road with the music up, during the sunset with my friends.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find...A little
bit of everything (except the oldies lol)! I love today's hits, country, pop, and
the hit 2000s music.
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Taylar Nackrelli
Hometown: Cranberry Twp., PA
Major: Elementary Education (Pre K-4)
Why did you choose BC3? BC3 provides you with a small class learning environment at
an affordable cost. I am well prepared to transfer to a 4-year university to finish
out my bachelor’s degree in Education. I have been given so many tools to be successful.
BC3 has given me the opportunity to branch out and use my voice as well as build friendships
that I believe will last a lifetime!
My favorite part of BC3 is...all the connections I have made! I have strong relationships
with all my teachers. I also have met a lot of new people and have been able to make
friends. I love seeing familiar faces around campus and being able to say "Hi" to
everyone in passing!
Advice to prospective students: Get involved! I highly recommend getting involved
in the school! Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. I can truly say I have had
so much fun this year being a Student Ambassador. It has been an amazing experience
for me! I have gained new skills that I will use in my future job! I am well prepared
socially.
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...Attend church in the morning,
hangout with my friends, end the day with dinner and game night with my family.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find...You
would find Disney songs on repeat.
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Bailey Beers
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: Engineering
Why did you choose BC3? I chose BC3 for a few important reasons. It is so close to
home for me that travel is minimal, the classes are very affordable, and the small
class sizes make interacting with the professors easy. They also make transferring
a breeze.
My favorite part of BC3 is...Having so many nice places to hang out or study
Advice to prospective students: Have a system for your notes and organization. It
will make it easier to study!
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Student Ambassador
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...(Depending on the season) chilling
out at home with my fur babies and hanging out with good friends.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find..."See
You in The Future" by Waterparks and "Teardrops by Bring Me" by the Horizon
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Eban Smith
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose BC3? I choose BC3 because it is affordable and close to home.
My favorite part of BC3 is...the way campus looks during the different seasons.
Advice to prospective students: Check your email often. The amount of important information
that is sent there can't be understated.
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Student Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society,
and I work at the Bookstore.
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...Wake up at 8 and read and watch
movies all day.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find...Lots
of Green Day, Coldplay, and other rock songs
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Jessica Sentgeorge
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: English
Why did you choose BC3? I took classes at BC3 in high school and love the campus and
staff. When I was hired as a tutor at BC3, I decided I definitely wanted to go to
school here. I have loved every second of it!
My favorite part of BC3 is...My friends and the faculty/staff. Going to BC3 has
helped me make a ton of awesome friends! The tutoring staff are so welcoming and
have become my friends as well as my coworkers. The BC3 English faculty are very
supportive and they encourage me about my writing.
Advice to prospective students: Enjoy as much of college as you can!
Activities/Involvement on Campus: I work on campus as a tutor (English, Algebra, and
Sociology courses), I am a FACETS literary editor, Student Ambassador, the Secretary
and Treasurer of the BC3 Writer's Club, the student Director of the BC3 Succop Theater,
and a Phi Theta Kappa member.
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...My perfect Sunday would be
going to Starbucks with my best friend, playing with my two kittens, and my weekly
Spa Day (I do this every single Sunday).
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find..."Riverside"
by Agnes Obel, "Play with Fire" by Sam Tinnesz, and the entire KISS Hot in the Shade
album.
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Olivia Collins
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: Business Administration
Why did you choose BC3? I chose BC3 for many different reasons. The biggest has to
be the affordability, the closeness to home, and the incredible opportunities they
offer here!
My favorite part of BC3 is...My favorite thing about BC3 is the nice campus, affordability,
and the closeness to home!
Advice to prospective students: The tip I have for prospective students is to get
involved! It's the best way to make new connections within the college and develop
new friendships.
Activities/Involvement on campus: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Ambassadors,
and the Presidential Scholars Program
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...Spending a chill day at home
to relax before the week ahead.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find...Lots
of the Beatles, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Fleetwood Mac!
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Ashley Zawrotuk
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: Psychology
Why did you choose BC3? BC3 provides a high-quality education at an affordable price.
I loved the community atmosphere and everything BC3 has to offer.
My favorite part of BC3 is...the beautiful campus! I love walking on the trail around
campus.
Advice to prospective students: Your experience is what you make it. BC3 has a plethora
of fun and beneficial activities and programs, so get involved!
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Phi Theta Kappa Officer, Tutor, Center for Economic
Education, Student Ambassador
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...Going to church, curling up
with a good book, and spending time with family!
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find... A
hodge podge of genres and artists!
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Dylann Yarrington
Hometown: Connoquenessing, PA
Major: General Studies
Why did you choose BC3? One of the biggest reasons I chose BC3 was because it was
close to home. I also loved that it is an affordable school with high quality education.
My favorite part of BC3 is? Getting out of my comfort zone and making new friends.
Advice to prospective students: Take advantage of all the opportunities and events
BC3 has to offer! Putting yourself out there may seem scary, but it is so worth it!
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Phi Theta Kappa and Student Ambassador
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...laying on a hammock, soaking
up the sunshine, and listening to music.
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Kassandra Smith
Hometown: Butler, PA
Major: Nursing (RN)
Why did you choose BC3? It was close to home when I started, and even now it's not
too far of a commute, with a good amount of options in other areas; Armstrong, Cranberry,
LindenPointe, Lawrence Crossing, and Brockway
My favorite part of BC3 is..the people. Everyone here is so nice!
Advice to prospective students: Get involved and get familiarized with your resources!
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Student Ambassador
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like… Sleeping in! Having a relaxed
day ending it with watching football.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find... Crime
Junkie Podcast .
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Keily Tinoco
Hometown: Cranberry Twp., PA
Major: General Studies
Why did you choose BC3? I chose BC3 because I wanted to feel an easy transition from
high school to college in a small size as a foreign student. BC3 allowed me to learn
about American education and their culture while being very involved on campus!
My favorite part of BC3 is? The Succop Theater
Advice to prospective students: When life gets hard...just keep swimming, just keep
swimming.
Activities/Involvement on Campus: PTK Vice-President of Cranberry, Co-President in
Community
Involvement Club, Work-Study on the Cranberry Campus.
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like...Staying at home and watching
a movie.
If you looked at the songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find..."We
Don't Talk About Bruno" from Encanto!
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Syndi Smith
Hometown: Cranberry Township
Area of Study: Psychology
Why Did You Choose BC3: To save money on tuition, it's close to home, and the smaller
environment has helped me flourish into a more confident student.
My favorite part of BC3 is: Getting to know the students and teachers.
Advice to prospective students: Get involved and never be shy to ask for help if you
need it.
Activities/Involvement on Campus: Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Student Ambassador,
Gay/Straight Alliance
If I could plan a perfect Sunday, it would look like... Spending time with my boyfriend
outside and then at the end of the day play video games or watch anime.
If you looked at songs that were on repeat on my playlist you would find... Ween,
Hole, and Talking Heads are a couple of my favorites right now.
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
Engineering
Why Did You Choose BC3?
I chose BC3 for a few important reasons. It is so close to home for me that travel
is minimal, the classes are very affordable, and the small class sizes make interacting
with the professors easy. They also make transferring a breeze.
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
Business Administration
Why Did You Choose BC3?
I chose BC3 for many different reasons. The biggest has to be the affordability, the
closeness to home, and the incredible opportunities they offer here!
Hometown:
Cranberry Twp., PA
Major:
Elementary Education (Pre K-4)
Why Did You Choose BC3?
BC3 provides you with small class learning environment at an affordable cost. I am
well prepared to transfer to a 4-year university to finish out my bachelor’s degree
in Education. I have been given so many tools to be successful. BC3 has given me the
opportunity to branch out and use my voice as well as build friendships that I believe
will last a lifetime!
Hometown:
Chicora, PA
Major:
Nursing (RN)
Why Did You Choose BC3?
BC3 offers the best and most affordable nursing program across the whole state. I
always dreamed of going to a 4-year college but after seeing the welcoming, enjoyable,
and engaging environment here, I knew this school was meant to be. BC3 really does
offer something for everyone!
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
English
Why Did You Choose BC3?
I took classes at BC3 in high school and love the campus and staff. When I was hired
as a tutor at BC3, I decided I definitely wanted to go to school here. I have loved
every second of it!
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
Computer Science
Why Did You Choose BC3?
I chose BC3 because it is affordable and close to home!
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
Nursing (RN)
Why Did You Choose BC3?
It was close to home when I started and even now it's not too far of a commute with
a good amount of options in other areas; Armstrong, Cranberry, Linden Pointe, Lawrence
Crossing, and Brockway.
Hometown:
Cranberry Twp.,PA
Major:
General Studies
Why Did You Choose BC3?
I chose BC3 because I wanted to feel an easy transition from high school to college
in a small size as a foreign student. BC3 allowed me to learn about American education
and their culture while being very involved on campus!
Hometown:
Connoquenessing, PA
Major:
General Studies
Why Did You Choose BC3?
One of the biggest reasons I chose BC3 was because it was close to home. I also loved
that it is an affordable school with high quality education.
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Major:
Psychology
Why Did You Choose BC3?
BC3 provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. I loved the community
atmosphere and everything BC3 has to offer.