On behalf of your Student Government Association, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Suffolk University.

You are attending one of the most unique universities in the city of Boston. Suffolk’s distinct location on Beacon Hill gives us unparalleled access to the seat of government in Massachusetts as well as easy access to the quaint neighborhoods that surround the area, such as the North End and the Theater District. Immerse yourself in the culture of the city and enjoy all that it has to offer you; it will truly enrich your time here at Suffolk.

The Suffolk Community is full of endless opportunities for you to get involved. Over 70 student organizations on campus cover a wide variety of interests, including Suffolk Students for Smile Train, the Black Student Union, the Program Council, the Rainbow Alliance, the Seriously Bent Improv Comedy Troupe and many more. Throughout your college career, you will find an abundance of opportunities in which to get involved. I strongly encourage you to do so this year; there is no time like the present. Your co-curricular involvement is an integral part of college life and will help to round out your education.

Suffolk’s academic programs will also offer you many opportunities. The study abroad program allows you to explore different parts of the world while maintaining academic standing and earning credits. Whether you want to spend a semester in London or two weeks in Uganda, there are dozens of places you can explore through this program. Here in Boston, the classes you take will help prepare you for your next step in life. Suffolk’s professors are highly skilled in their fields and go the extra mile for each and every one of us.

I would like to wish you well as you journey through this academic year. Remember all the opportunities both in and out of the classroom that await you, and take full advantage of as many of them as you can. If I can be of any assistance to you throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best of luck and welcome to Suffolk University!

Samienta Pierre-Vil
Class of 2013
President of SGA