Gianna Benicaso
Major/Minor: Nursing
PAL Course: BY111 Anatomy and Physiology I
PAL Professor: All Professors
Fun Fact: I have a fraternal twin who is a radiology major at Middlesex College.
Study tips for this course: Do not write down everything your professor is saying during the class. Have either a digital or physical copy of the powerpoint slides available for the lecture for you to highlight and take additional notes on. Create quizlets or flashcards and study with others. Sometimes other classmates may have a better understanding of certain topics you do not understand, and you may have a better understanding of material that your classmates may not. Don’t stress too much, you got this!
Leila Carl
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management
PAL Course: BE201 Microeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor O’Halloran
Fun Fact: I love to read, draw, and go to the beach.
Study tips for this course: Definitely attend class, pay attention, and take notes!! Make sure you are never afraid to ask questions and stay on top of the material!
Olivia Confrey
Major/Minor: Biology MCP
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti/Professor Dunphy
Fun Fact: I love solving rubix cubes!
Study tips for this course: As long as you put in the work and effort you will be great! Do not overthink and be confident in your abilities.
Emily De Almeida
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Brown
Fun Fact: I play soccer here at Monmouth.
Study tips for this course: Study a little every day, do practice problems, and be consistent.
Olivia Denney
Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting/Minor in Spanish for Business
PAL Course: BA251 Accounting I
PAL Professor: Professor Gil
Fun Fact: I am a triplet!
Study tips for this course: Do all of the homework, ask questions, and pay attention always in class.
Gianna DiBello
Major/Minor: Nursing
PAL Course: BY212 Anatomy and Physiology II
PAL Professor: Professor Weisburg
Fun Fact: I’m from Philadelphia and love Philly sports.
Study tips for this course: Everyone has their own way to retain information, and it might not be the same as your friends or your classmates. It is important to find what works for you!
Jenna Farkas
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 race go karts!
Study tips for this course: Listen to the lectures and take your own notes. Treat the quizzes like tests to make sure you know the material!
Sara Floyd
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY305L Social and Personality Thesis Lab
PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom
Fun Fact: I play ice hockey!
Study tips for this course: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, stay organized, and avoid procrastination as best as you can!
Sofia Fouces
Major/Minor: Political Science with Minors in Business and Finance
PAL Course: BA251 Accounting I
PAL Professor: Professor DelPo
Fun Fact: I’m from Argentina.
Study tips for this course: Don’t get behind, practice class exercises as much as you can.
Sophia Guagliano
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: BY223 General Microbiology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti
Fun Fact: I love to read, listen to music, and go to the beach!
Study tips for this course: Take good notes, and use all study resources provided to you on eCampus. Complete all the active learning assignments and practice questions before exams. There are a ton of resources provided to you in this course so make sure to utilize them all!! Always ask questions and never brush off anything you’re confused about. This is a very interesting and fun biology course, so enjoy it!
Jianna Grasso
Major/Minor: Social Work Practice with Children and Families
PAL Course: SW411 Data Analysis for Social Workers
PAL Professor: Professor Dunkle
Fun Fact: I love playing volleyball!
Study tips for this course: It is important to keep up with the homework assignments! They are very helpful for figuring out what you do and don’t understand which can help you formulate which questions you need to ask the professor or myself, your PAL.
Sarah Hilton
Major/Minor: International Business and Marketing
PAL Course: BE202 Macroeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Boonman
Fun Fact: I played soccer for 13 years.
Study tips for this course: Taking good notes and going over them before exams is really helpful in the course, especially when the material begins to build on itself.
Malea Horn Attanasio
Major/Minor: Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics
PAL Course: MA151 Statistics with Applications
PAL Professor: Professor McNamara
Fun Fact: My favorite food is sushi.
Study tips for this course: Practice makes perfect.
Remington Johnson
Major/Minor: Finance with a Minor in Real Estate
PAL Course: BE/BF304 Money, Credit & Financial Institutions
PAL Professor: Professor Roberts
Fun Fact: I can hold a handstand for 15 seconds.
Study tips for this course: It is vital to participate in the practice problems during class and to take good notes. Coming to office hours, and PAL sessions will be beneficial to your success in the class.
Macklin Jugan
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Tortorelli/Professor Imtiaz
Fun Fact: I like sports.
Study tips for this course: Repetition with the material is helpful.
Samantha Lanzetta
Major/Minor: Psychology, Minor in Childhood Studies
PAL Course: PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Ciarocco
Fun Fact: I have a dog named Ace 😉
Study tips for this course: Always get your assignments done on time and be ahead because it’s so easy to fall behind if you don’t!
Melissa MacDonald
Major/Minor: Social Work Practice with Children and Families
PAL Course: SW412 Practice Evaluation in Social Work
PAL Professor: Professor Delizia
Fun Fact: I taught myself how to play the ukulele!
Study tips for this course: Do not procrastinate! Good time management skills are key to being successful in this course.
Rebecca Mohr
Major/Minor: Social Work
PAL Course: SW412 Practice Evaluation in Social Work
PAL Professor: Professor Colbert
Fun Fact: I am a young entrepreneur who owns a professional interior/exterior residential & commercial painting business!
Study tips for this course: Keep yourself updated on evolving content! This course moves quick and there’s a lot covered but it is manageable if you organize and manage your time! Remind yourself that this course and the research project you’ll complete by the end is so rewarding and your work will pay off!!
Kyle Mueller
Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Advanced Chemistry (ACS)/ Biology
PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Burrows
Fun Fact: I like to golf and play baseball.
Study tips for this course: Do plenty of practice problems. The more you do, the more you will understand the chapters and the chapters to come.
Emilia Porier
Major/Minor: Business Administration w/Concentration in Economics and Finance
PAL Course: BE201 Microeconomics
PAL Professor: Professor Sharma
Fun Fact: I love to cook.
Study tips for this course: Pay attention in class, take good notes, and ask questions about the homework if you are having trouble!
Julia Rice
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: BY216 Introduction to Genetics
PAL Professor: Professor Ananda
Fun Fact: I love scuba diving around the world!
Study tips for this course: Use the in class lectures and examples as key study material, a lot of teaching on the white board in class goes a long way for later on when preparing for the exam!
Ava Santaniello
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti/Dillon
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!
Nicholas Santo
Major/Minor: Chemistry
PAL Course: CE112 General Chemistry II
PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I really love chemistry– it is probably one of the only things I talk about.
Study tips for this course: DO PRACTICE PROBLEMS!!!! ATTEND PAL SESSIONS.
Gillian Sepp
Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology, Minor in Statistics
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I/CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation
PAL Professor: Professor Imtiaz/Professor Szwajkajzer
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in London for a semester.
Study tips for this course: Try to familiarize yourself with the material before the lecture, do lots of practice problems, and watch YouTube videos on the topics!
Haley Tischler
Major/Minor: Psychology
PAL Course: PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics and Laboratory
PAL Professor: Professor Mehrkam
Fun Fact: I also work in Monmouth University’s Global Education Office as a lead global education mentor and I work at Ulta Beauty on the weekends!
Study tips for this course: Be present in class, pay attention, and take good notes. But most importantly, keep a positive attitude! Stats is a class where you mess up a lot at first, but what you learn from your mistakes is extremely important in shaping your success. Keep practicing, and don’t wait to reach out for help!
Sarah Vladu
Major/Minor: Biology MCP
PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PAL Professor: Professor Lobo
Fun Fact: Summer is my favorite season.
Study tips for this course: Make an effort to take good notes that will refresh your memory when studying. Attendance makes a huge difference!
Natalie Wentzel
Major/Minor: Biology
PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I
PAL Professor: Professor Brown
Fun Fact: I love animals!
Study tips for this course: Always make time to practice what you have learned and never be afraid to ask for help. Reviewing material after every class will definitely help you remember what you need to know and find any weak spots.
