Meet our Students

SUNY Potsdam provides a one-of-a-kind experience.  But don't take our word for it, take theirs.  Meet our students. 

Brandon Kelley

Brandon Kelley 

Hometown: Lisbon, NY Class Year: Senior  Major: Business Administration (Transfer Student)  Activities: varsity soccer, club hockey, country music, golfing, fishing  Why did you transfer to Potsdam? I transferred to play soccer and be closer to home. It is a really close community.  There are a lot of things to do. I saw that the business program was competitive and it seemed like a good ... read more.

Bobby Fountain

Bobby Fountain

Hometown: Alexandria Bay, NY  Class Year: Senior
Major: Art Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts
Why did you choose Potsdam? The BFA program here is one of the best in SUNY...read more.

Victoria Frenna

Victoria Frenna

Hometown: Smithtown, NY
Major: Music Education - Violin

Why did you choose Potsdam? For the music...read more.

Jordan Summers

Jordan Summers

Hometown: Vestal, NY  Class Year:  Senior
Major: Music Business Minor: Concentration in Piano
Why did you choose Potsdam? Had friends here, liked the small campus, liked music program, close to Canada, good outdoor activities...read more.

Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones

Hometown: Bloomingdale, NY Class Year: Junior Major: Secondary Education, English/Literature/Writing  Why did you choose Potsdam? It is close enough to home but just far enough away at the same time, the campus is beautiful and feels like a second home, everyone is friendly (staff, students); there are so many... read more.

Taina Johnson

Taina Johnson

Hometown: Brooklyn  Class Year: Junior  Major: Sociology and Communications

Why did you choose Potsdam? 
Small size and distance from my home.  What is your favorite location on campus and why?  My room because my bed is big and cozy for when I go to sleep.

Rebecca Kraft

Rebecca Lee Kraft

Hometown: Averill Park, NY   Class Year: Grad Student (hopefully 2009) BM 2008 Major: Music Education - Organ   

Why did you choose Potsdam? Crane School of Music is nationally renowned and respected, and the reputation of this diploma will drastically increase my chances of securing a decent job.  It’s also located in a beautiful area with a wonderful sense of community.

Caylynn Lott

Caylynn Lott

Hometown: Corning, NY   Class Year: Senior  Major: Biology, Theater  Activities: RA, Circle K President

Why did you choose Potsdam? When I came to visit, I loved the campus.  I wasn’t 100% sure of a Major:, but Potsdam had all of my interests.  It was far from home, but I knew there was a lot to keep me busy on campus. 

Sarah Mackey

Sarah Mackey

Hometown: Marion, NY Class Year: Junior Major: Music Education - voice Activities: Potsdam Pitches – Vice President, Alpha Kappa Phi

What is your favorite location on campus and why? The Union…I love to people watch!

Kate Lynn Manson

Kate Lynn Manson

Hometown: Constable, NY Class Year: Senior Major: Politics/French Minor: History

Activities: Attends athletic events (hockey is my favorite sport to watch here at Potsdam), going to the Roxy to see movies, hanging with friends, BSA fashion show model, attend Crane concerts... read more.

Lorin Smith

Lorin Smith

Hometown: Philadelphia, NY Class Year:  Junior  Major: Criminal Justice  Activities: Bear Patrol President, Army ROTC  What are your career goals? To do my four years in the Army in military intelligence and eventually be an FBI profiler ... read more.