Marie Pidanick

Hello, my name is Marie Pidanick and I am going to be an Ithaca College graduate in 2012. This past spring I graduated from Buffalo State College with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness. The program gave me hands-on experience in the health field through an internship which I completed at the YMCA. I am especially interested in fitness promotion for people of all ages and backgrounds.

I chose to attend Ithaca College for my master’s because I know this degree will help me become more marketable, especially since the college is so well recognized. The courses offered are on interesting and useful topics that I can apply to my future career. Additionally, class sizes are small and conducive to building good relationships with fellow students and professors.

Most important to me, however, is the fact that I will be gaining practical experience in the field through research and teaching assistantships. For me, this is a great way to gain the skills and knowledge I will need. Ithaca College is also very affordable and I will be able to complete my degree in less than a year!