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Emily Cox – Michael J. Grant Campus

LIU Post - Speech Pathology
Influenced by a six–year–old girl who was selectively mute, Emily changed her career goal from being an environmental scientist to a speech pathologist.

What do you like most about LIU Post?
I love the environment here. With my program I get to be with the same students for a lot of my classes, so it's a great networking opportunity.

Blair Flynn – Michael J. Grant Campus

Dowling College - Psychology
Blair is devoting her life toward helping people diagnosed with mental illness and educating the public about mental health. While at ÃØÉ«´«Ã½, she was the President of Psi Beta and worked at a group home for young adults.

What advice would you give to future SoLII applicants?
"Get involved and get to know your professors outside of the classroom as well. Those things make the experience so much better."

Where is she now?
Blair Flynn completed her B.A. in Psychology at Dowling in May 2014 and went on to finish her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling in May 2016 at SUNY Old Westbury. While at Dowling, she was involved in the Commuter Club, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, and the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Blair is currently pursuing her license in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is working as a behavior intervention specialist in Nassau County.

Michelle Fritz â€“ Michael J. Grant Campus

Adelphi University - Accounting
Michelle Fritz is a motivated student and dedicated volunteer. In addition to her school and work obligations, she devoted her time to work with the Judi Shesh Foundation, the East Islip Middle School FACS Club, and Double H. Ranch for Children with Life Threatening Diseases. While serving as Secretary for the Honors Club, she also spearheaded their December toy drive for the Anderson School for Autism.

Krista Miller â€“ Ammerman Campus

Hofstra University - Legal Studies
While at ÃØÉ«´«Ã½, Krista was Vice President of SGA and the Legal Society. She also served on the Code of Conduct Board, and was the Finance Chair of the Club Board. She stayed involved at Hofstra by joining the Legal Studies Group and Honors College.

What advice would you give to future SoLII applicants?
Be willing to take on more than you thought you could; use Suffolk as an opportunity to grow and stretch yourself.

Where is she now?
Krista Miller graduated cum laude from Hofstra in May 2014 with her B.B.A. in Legal Studies in Business. Krista was on the debate team, was co–president of the Institute for Legal Studies in Business, and served as a senate member; she continued her involvement while obtaining her J.D. in Law in May 2017. She served as the Business Editor of her school's Law Review, was the VP of the Health Law Society and Secretary of the Elder Law Society, and completed five internships. This earned her multiple scholarships and awards, including being chosen as a Pro Bono Scholar in 2017.