Ashley '26

Majors: Real Estate; Finance

Orange Trivia: A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with a mission to serve and educate those within marginalized communities.

“I remain motivated on campus because I know there are donors out there who have dedicated their time and resources just so I can accomplish my goals.”

Describe your Syracuse experience.

My Syracuse experience has been a huge learning experience so far— from my academics to interacting with all of the different college students on campus that come from different walks of life. I have learned so much about myself at Syracuse, especially when it comes to my time management skills. I have learned to slow down in such a fast-paced environment and make time for myself, my academics and those around me. My Syracuse experience continues to bring new impactful lessons and I will be forever grateful to Syracuse for that.

How has your involvement with Hendricks impacted you?

My involvement with Hendricks Chapel has provided me with a support system and a sense of home here at Syracuse. What started as a student on-campus job has quickly evolved into a place of community and love on Syracuse University’s campus for me. The people of Hendricks, including the chaplains, the staff and the dean, all carry the energy of what Hendricks sets out to be— the heart of campus. Being surrounded by the many different faiths and people of different walks of life also gives you an appreciation of community and brings you peace. Hendricks Chapel keeps me grounded, and I’m sure my experience here at Syracuse would have been much different without the people and smiling faces within Hendricks Chapel.

How has donor generosity impacted your time at Syracuse?

Donor generosity has truly been one of the factors that empowers me to keep pushing boundaries and myself to new heights. To know that someone believes in me, wants to see me succeed, finish my college education here at Syracuse University and flourish in the field I choose to pursue warms my heart. Because of this, I remain motivated on campus because I know there are donors out there who have dedicated their time and resources just so I can accomplish my goals.

Why do you think giving is important?

Giving is important because of the possible new experiences you can help create for others who aren’t in the same position you are in. Many brilliant minds don’t always have the access to the same amount of resources that others do because of circumstances that have been placed on them that are beyond their control. Supporting these students will help aid the opportunities and accomplishments of our future leaders.

What does it mean to you to be Orange?

To be Orange is to be family. Being a part of the Orange community will provide you with support and an endless amount of love. Being a part of the Orange family is allowing me to reach my full potential in both my personal and academic lives and I can’t wait to share that love to our future generations someday. Not to mention, being a part of the roaring Orange crowd on our athletic teams’ game days is an experience like no other. Go Orange!

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