Mary Rozensky '24
BA English
Cum Laude
Pronouns: She/her

Where are you originally from?
Sound Beach, Long Island

On Stony Brook:
It is close to my home and has a fabulous reputation.

On her major:
My major is English and the reason  I chose it was because some of my family members graduated with an English degree and I also love to write stories.

Favorite class:
EGL 303.03 Banned YA Books with Professor Ken Lindblom. This was the best class I ever took at SBU --  I learned a lot about why some YA (young adult) literature was being banned and it was heartbreaking to hear why. Ken Lindblom was the best professor I ever had. He cared about books, was very funny, and was helpful with students.

Interests and accomplishments:
I am a part of the 18th Annual Women in Medicine and Science Research Day,  Men in White Lab Coats Youth Summit, part of a research group in the Department of  Anesthesia, and, working in SARAS ( Science Research and Awareness Series) Summer Program. 

Awards and Accolades: 

I have been on the Dean's List since my second year. I was nominated for the Stony Brook Student Life Award 2024 and expect to graduate with Honors Distinction of Cum Laude. I also received the 2024 Theresa Montenaro 200% Student Leader Award.

Plans for post-graduation:
Take a year off to work at Stony Brook.  However, during that one year off, I will be applying for the Master program of Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics.

Clubs or organizations:

-Alpha Nu Zeta (ANZ)
-Science Fiction Forum member
-Company of Archers
-USG Commuter representative of the Student Life Committee. 

Advice for potential Seawolves?
Start to invest in your retirement. The earlier you start, the better you will be in your future. If you have a job during college, take 10% from your paycheck and put it into a retirement account. The sooner you start, the happier you will be. I did and I’m so happy that I did.

Also make sure you have free time to do the thing you enjoy. Don’t spend all your time doing schoolwork. Take breaks to enjoy college, make new friends, join a club, or go to an event on campus.