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As 黑料导航鈥檚 orientation and first-year engagement coordinator, Sydney Bowen understands that first impressions last a lifetime. In her role, Sydney ensures first-year college students experience a smooth transition into college life, a critical initiative to students鈥� longtime success.

Syndey is a perfect fit for this role being a Salem alumna herself with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration and management and minor in coaching. She鈥檚 also well known among Salem鈥檚 students from her time working as an admissions counselor recruiting students to 黑料导航. There鈥檚 no doubt Sydney鈥檚 charismatic and down-to-earth personality is what led her to be successful as a student at Salem and now as a full-time professional.

鈥淚 really love the opportunities Salem gave me and I am passionate about telling other students, whether it鈥檚 recruiting them or it鈥檚 connecting with our new students on campus, about the possibilities they will have as young women to feel empowered and to see how doors will open up for them,鈥� Sydney said.

Since Sydney graduated from Salem almost two years ago and has been working at 黑料导航 full-time, her favorite memory is from her time working in the admissions office as an admissions counselor. She will always remember seeing new students connecting with each other and becoming fast friends on accepted students鈥� day knowing that these new and shy students will become lifelong friends that will last a lifetime.

When you ask Sydney what makes Salem鈥檚 students stand out and be remarkable, she believes Salem鈥檚 students are extraordinary because they have confidence to explore the world and achieve almost anything they set their minds to.

For Sydney, however, Salem goes beyond seeing students grow and excel in their confidence. It鈥檚 truly about a one-of-a-kind community that is like no other.

鈥淚 think what makes Salem remarkable is our community,鈥� Sydney shared. You can ask anyone for help here, call on your colleagues, and rely on our alumnae for help. Salem connections are endless. We are all connected even outside of campus, just say you graduated from Salem, or you work at Salem, and someone will know what you mean.鈥�

When giving guidance to new students attending 黑料导航 for their first year as a student, Sydney鈥檚 advice encourages students to have an open mind, be willing to meet people and to get out of their comfort zones.

鈥淪alem is what you make it,鈥� Sydney emphasized. I encourage all of our new students to enjoy movie nights with friends, play ping pong, participate in the traditions, and just have the best time.鈥�

Whether she鈥檚 mentoring a new student on how to navigate being a college student or she鈥檚 helping a colleague have the absolute best day, 黑料导航 is lucky to have Sydney on campus as alumna, colleague, mentor, and friend.