October Student Spotlight: Sal Serra (Berkeley College Student / EHS New Yorker Resident)

What is your hometown? Buffalo, New York

What school do you go to? Berkeley College, class of 2014

Why did you decide to come to NYC?  Ever Since I came here when I was 11 years old I have come back every year since. I love New York City, it’s like no other city on earth. I have traveled Europe, America and most of the Caribbean and no city compares.  The saying goes “If you can’t find it in New York, it’s nowhere” — that is very true.  Also, I go to school for fashion and this is the American capital for fashion.

Every year after we visited and I got on the plane home I always knew there would be a time I didn’t have to go back. Sometimes I still can’t believe I live here. I fall in love with the city all over again when in the morning I walk out my door in the morning, get my cup of coffee, get on the Subway, and walk down Madison Avenue to school.

How did you find out about EHS? My school — I booked because it looked nice!

What do you like best about living with EHS and at the New Yorker so far? The location cannot be beat. Any train I want to take home is just minutes away. Also, when friends and family come visit they can stay right in my building!

What things about coming to NYC were/are you excited about? The fashion and the vibe of the city. People are always on the move and things are always available. 

What were/are you worried about? Being too busy.

What do you hope to get out of your time in NYC? I hope to take every opportunity that comes my way and learn and do things that I could have only done here; to take advantage of the world culture that New York City really encompasses.

What are you favorite things to do in NYC so far? I love to go shopping, go out to the Meatpacking district, and hang out in the West and East Villages.

Anything else you’d like to share about yourself or your experience with EHS? I’m 21 years old and a Fashion Marketing major. I love New York City and hope never to leave.

EHS thanks Sal for spending a few minutes catching up and sharing his exciting life with us! Watch this space for a new student spotlight every month…

September Student Spotlight: Ethan Plemmons (William Esper Studio)

September Student Spotlight: Ethan Plemmons

William Esper Studio

1760 Third Avenue Resident

 

1. What is your hometown?

I am from Little Rock, Arkansas.

2.  What school do you go to? What year? Do you have an internship, and if so where is it?

I go to William Esper Studio. I am majoring as a Master of Fine Arts student.

3. Why did you decide to come to NYC? Have you always wanted to come?

I decided to come to New York to further my education, and I have always wanted to come to New York to expand my cultural boundaries

4. How did you find out about EHS? What made you decide to book with EHS? What made you choose the St. George?

I found out about EHS from my college, they recommend it to me because it was the best quality of student housing in New York City. 1760 reminds me of home, a small community that’s very warm and welcoming.

5. What do you like best about living with EHS and at 1760 so far?

The best thing about living at EHS is the 24-hour gym as well as the ability to meet new people.

6. What things about coming to NYC were/are you excited about? What were/are you worried about?

The best thing about New York City is meeting new people and to see different cultures and ideas. I was worried about fitting in the city that was so big.

7. What do you hope to get out of your time in NYC?

I would hope to take away from New York is the way so many people live in a small place but still have a common love and respect for humanity and others around them.

8. What are you favorite things to do in NYC so far?

My favorite thing about New York City is Central Park.  It’s a great place to run and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.