Resides: On campus<\/p>\n
How She Chose Montclair<\/strong><\/h2>\nKatie had a friend who was attending and wanted to know someone on campus. \u201cI didn’t want to have to go to college alone and try to make new friends,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Jump-Starting Success: The Summer Bridge Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Katie](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030325_109918_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
To ease into college life, Katie participated in Montclair\u2019s Summer Bridge Program<\/a>, which is designed to help students adjust academically and socially. During the month-long program, she lived on campus, had a meal plan and earned 7 credits. \u201cIt took a lot of time because the classes were long but it was still a really good experience because I made a lot of friends, and it helped me get used to the school.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Passion for Food and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Katie](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030325_109127_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
A foodie, Katie says she initially wanted to become a nutritionist. \u201cI was really interested in keeping people healthy, but changed my major to sustainable food systems because it\u2019s more fitting for me as an environmentalist.\u201d Here, she chats with friends (L to R) Arthur Laub, Alisa Polishchuk and Nate Joslin at Freeman Dining Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdjusting to College Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Katie](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030325_109981_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
Balancing five courses her first semester was challenging. Now in her sophomore year, Katie has found her rhythm. Taking four classes, primarily General Education<\/a> courses required to be completed by the end of sophomore year, has helped her maintain a balanced workload while adjusting to college life. “This year has been so much better,” she says. “I’m more comfortable navigating campus and making friends.” Here, she chats with a classmate in German<\/a> class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFavorite Class<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Associate](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030325_110181_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
This is the third German class for Katie, who listens to German goth rock and pop music and is a fan of German fashion. Here, she and classmates listen to Associate Professor Pascale N. LaFountain. \u201cIt’s getting hard at this point but it\u2019s still fun. I like learning,\u201d says Katie, who hopes to visit Germany someday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLab Time: Chemistry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Katie](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030525_111587_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
Katie works with lab partner Sarah Bowers in the Chemistry<\/a> lab. \u201cChemistry\u00a0 is way harder than I thought it was going to be. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I didn’t expect it to be so much work. There is so much homework, and it\u2019s very difficult.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n![\"Students](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030525_112271_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
Katie and classmates listen to Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor David Talaga during the lab for her Fundamentals of Chemistry class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n![\"Wearing](\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/030525_112620_Student_Katie-Cicero_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\")
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdvice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
A Passion for Food and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\nA foodie, Katie says she initially wanted to become a nutritionist. \u201cI was really interested in keeping people healthy, but changed my major to sustainable food systems because it\u2019s more fitting for me as an environmentalist.\u201d Here, she chats with friends (L to R) Arthur Laub, Alisa Polishchuk and Nate Joslin at Freeman Dining Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdjusting to College Life<\/strong><\/h2>\nBalancing five courses her first semester was challenging. Now in her sophomore year, Katie has found her rhythm. Taking four classes, primarily General Education<\/a> courses required to be completed by the end of sophomore year, has helped her maintain a balanced workload while adjusting to college life. “This year has been so much better,” she says. “I’m more comfortable navigating campus and making friends.” Here, she chats with a classmate in German<\/a> class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFavorite Class<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is the third German class for Katie, who listens to German goth rock and pop music and is a fan of German fashion. Here, she and classmates listen to Associate Professor Pascale N. LaFountain. \u201cIt’s getting hard at this point but it\u2019s still fun. I like learning,\u201d says Katie, who hopes to visit Germany someday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLab Time: Chemistry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nKatie works with lab partner Sarah Bowers in the Chemistry<\/a> lab. \u201cChemistry\u00a0 is way harder than I thought it was going to be. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I didn’t expect it to be so much work. There is so much homework, and it\u2019s very difficult.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKatie and classmates listen to Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor David Talaga during the lab for her Fundamentals of Chemistry class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdvice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
Adjusting to College Life<\/strong><\/h2>\nBalancing five courses her first semester was challenging. Now in her sophomore year, Katie has found her rhythm. Taking four classes, primarily General Education<\/a> courses required to be completed by the end of sophomore year, has helped her maintain a balanced workload while adjusting to college life. “This year has been so much better,” she says. “I’m more comfortable navigating campus and making friends.” Here, she chats with a classmate in German<\/a> class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFavorite Class<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is the third German class for Katie, who listens to German goth rock and pop music and is a fan of German fashion. Here, she and classmates listen to Associate Professor Pascale N. LaFountain. \u201cIt’s getting hard at this point but it\u2019s still fun. I like learning,\u201d says Katie, who hopes to visit Germany someday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLab Time: Chemistry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nKatie works with lab partner Sarah Bowers in the Chemistry<\/a> lab. \u201cChemistry\u00a0 is way harder than I thought it was going to be. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I didn’t expect it to be so much work. There is so much homework, and it\u2019s very difficult.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKatie and classmates listen to Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor David Talaga during the lab for her Fundamentals of Chemistry class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdvice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
Favorite Class<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is the third German class for Katie, who listens to German goth rock and pop music and is a fan of German fashion. Here, she and classmates listen to Associate Professor Pascale N. LaFountain. \u201cIt’s getting hard at this point but it\u2019s still fun. I like learning,\u201d says Katie, who hopes to visit Germany someday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLab Time: Chemistry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nKatie works with lab partner Sarah Bowers in the Chemistry<\/a> lab. \u201cChemistry\u00a0 is way harder than I thought it was going to be. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I didn’t expect it to be so much work. There is so much homework, and it\u2019s very difficult.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKatie and classmates listen to Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor David Talaga during the lab for her Fundamentals of Chemistry class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdvice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
Lab Time: Chemistry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nKatie works with lab partner Sarah Bowers in the Chemistry<\/a> lab. \u201cChemistry\u00a0 is way harder than I thought it was going to be. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I didn’t expect it to be so much work. There is so much homework, and it\u2019s very difficult.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKatie and classmates listen to Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor David Talaga during the lab for her Fundamentals of Chemistry class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdvice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
Sarah and Katie wash a piece of aluminum foil during a Chemistry lab experiment. This day\u2019s assignment was to determine the percent of copper in a compound using gravimetric analysis, a quantitative method used to determine the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample based on its mass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Advice to Prospective Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cLook at Rate My Professors; that’s an important thing. That would probably be the best thing I’ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Future Career Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nProspective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\nJournalist?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\n
After taking a food safety class, Katie discovered a new career interest: \u201cI want to be a health inspector of restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Photos by University Photographer <\/em>Mike Peters.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Are you a\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Prospective Student or Parent? <\/strong>Learn more about Nutrition and Food Science<\/a>, Sustainable Food Systems<\/a> or other College for Community Health<\/a> programs or plan a visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Journalist?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the Media Relations team<\/a> for assets or to schedule an interview with a graduating student.<\/p>\nReady to start your own <\/strong>Montclair<\/strong><\/a> life?<\/strong><\/h2>\n