As new students settle into the new school year, some upperclassmen Rams were asked to reflect on why they chose to attend the University of Rhode Island.
Sara Ryan
Senior – Communication Studies
KR: What did you think of URI before applying here?
SR: I really didn’t want to go here at first because I’m from Narragansett and it’s 15 minutes away. I thought I wanted to go far away from
home, [but] it turned out to be the best option for me when I was a senior.
KR: What made you realize URI was the school for you?
SR: When it came down to it, I love Rhode Island; I love being near the beach and I was close to my family.
KR: What is your favorite spot on campus?
SR: The Union, it’s a good place to do your homework or meet up with friends. There is a lot of different things to do, it’s just the spot I always find myself in.
KR: To you, what is the best part about being a “Rhody Ram”?
SR: Everyone is just one big community. There are a lot of people involved on campus and people have school spirit. You feel like you really belong when you are here.
Kelly Mongeau
Junior – Accounting
KR: What did you think of URI before applying here?
KM: I didn’t know much about it even though I’m from Rhode Island. As I went on tours, I kind of just fell in love with it. I wanted to be close to home but not that close to it.
KR: What made you realize URI was the school for you?
KM: It was my first choice. As soon as I was on my campus tour, I knew that this is where I wanted to be.
KR: What is your favorite spot on campus?
KM: I like the Quad because when it is really nice out you see everybody out there, walking around or sitting on the grass. It’s just a really cool atmosphere to be in.
KR: To you, what is the best part about being a “Rhody Ram”?
KM: You just get to meet so many people. It’s interesting because there are so many different clubs and ways for people to get involved.
Chris Alves
Freshman – Public Relations
KR: What did you think of URI before applying here?
CA: I was absolutely in love with this campus. I toured it I would say four or five times before officially deciding, and each time I came here I learned something new about it.
KR: What made you realize URI was the school for you?
CA: It would definitely be on the first day of orientation. I’m a huge theater nerd and my favorite, favorite, favorite show is A Chorus Line. Then when the leaders said they had a skit for us, I groaned in my seat. Once I heard the beginning of the play (A Chorus Line) come on, I was so excited. It made me feel so at home and like I really belonged.
KR: What is your favorite spot on campus?
CA: So far I don’t have a favorite, but there are these beautiful hills near the gym. I love to go walk them when I need some private time. And I love the Quad! I get to live out my college dream of hanging out on the Quad doing some homework.
KR: To you, what is the best part about being a “Rhody Ram”?
CA: All the opportunities I have being here, there are so many exciting things about this campus.