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"My favorite
professors at The College of New Rochelle are those who present
challenges to
me and all their students."
Hellen Konyango
Year: 2010
Major:
International Studies
School:
School of Arts & Sciences
Hometown:
Nairobi, Kenya
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Helen, where did
you go to high school
I'm
an international student here at CNR. I grew up in
Nairobi, Kenya where I attended a boarding school called Pangani Girl's
High
School.
Why did you decide
to attend The College of New Rochelle?
I chose The
College of New Rochelle because it offered a program. I really wanted
to take--International
Studies. Most colleges offer International Studies only as a sub-topic
under
Political Science, but CNR has International Studies as an independent
program.
Also, I wanted to attend a college that was close to my home in New
Rochelle.
CNR was in the perfect location.
When did you
arrive in the United States?
I came
to America in August
of 2006, which was a good
time because it gave me a chance to prepare myself for my first
experience with
cold winter.
What class is your
favorite?
Well,
one of my
favorite classes was Storytelling Across
the Media taught by Dr. Michael Grabowski. Students were able to
participate in
creating a video and a website. It was such a ‘hands-on’ experience for
me and
everyone else in the class. We were using modern technology right in
the
classroom.
Of all the CNR
professors you've had, who are your favorites?
I have
been lucky. I have had
a lot of great teachers.
One of my favorite professors is Dr. Grabowski. He is committed to
making sure
his students learn as much as they can. That is similar to all the
professors I
have had at CNR. My favorite professors at The College of New Rochelle
are
those who present challenges to me and all their students.
How have you been
involved at CNR outside of your studies?
I am
currently the Vice
President of the CNR Model United
Nations, and I've had the chance to represent the College in three
Model UN
conferences--one at the University of Pennsylvania, and two National
Model UN
conferences in New York and Washington D.C. I'm also a member of the
United
Nations Women's Development Fund (UNIFEM) at CNR, and I am a
contributing
writer for the student newspaper, Tatler.
Do you live on
campus?
No, I’m
a day-hop. I live
fifteen minutes away from the
College, on Huguenot Street.
Do you know where
you are headed after graduation?
I am
hoping to start my
career with an international
non-governmental organization and work in conflict resolution and
humanitarian affairs.
I also want to go back to Kenya and work for the Kenyan Ministry of
Foreign
Affairs.
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To
find out if CNR is the right choice
for you, please contact:
School
of Arts
& Sciences
Office
of Admission
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805
914-654-5334
email: admission@cnr.edu
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