Lydia Kehl

Class Year: Junior

Major: Criminal Justice

Minor: Forensics

Hometown: Sheldon, NY   (Wyoming County)

On-campus involvement: Leadership & Community Service Living/Learning Community, Leadership & Community Service Living/Learning Community Peer Mentor, Equestrian Club, Sophomore Council, Leadership Development Program, and Undergraduate Admissions Student Ambassador

Interesting fact: I live on a dairy farm.

Most unique Brockport experience:I have volunteered several times at Sister’s of St. Joseph’s in Rochester, which is a retirement facility for nuns and priests. When we have visited with my LLC, we have assisted with various tasks that they need help with such as landscaping, housekeeping, and decorating for the holidays. We have sung Christmas carols to them and cleaned their wheelchairs. These trips have been the most rewarding experiences to me because all of the residents are so pleasant to be around and overly thankful for help with the simplest of tasks.

Favorite thing about Brockport: I love how friendly everyone is and how the students and faculty really make you feel like you belong here. Wherever I go on campus, it's nice to see a smile from a familiar face.

Favorite place to study: In my room or by the canal

Favorite campus-sponsored event: Relay for Life

Favorite food on campus: Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Favorite way to stay active on campus: Volunteer with various organizations and my LLC

One class that every student should take before graduating from Brockport: Sculpture! I took it sophomore year because I wanted one class in my schedule that was relaxing and enjoyable. I’m not the most artsy person, but at the end of the semester I had completed four pieces of work that I never thought I was capable of creating.

5 most important things a freshman should bring to campus:

Favorite off-campus place: Main Street -- there are so many shops, places to eat, and things to do.