Monmouth University has recognized the academic achievements of students who earned a place on the fall 2024 dean’s list, including 14 who hail from Voorhees, Sicklerville, Cherry Hill and other Camden County towns.
For many students, making the dean’s list is a testament to perseverance and commitment.
“It makes me feel incredible knowing that the hard work that I put in paid off,” said Domenic Giampetro, a freshman from Voorhees. “Those late nights where it was just me and my notes culminated in this great honor.”
Giampetro credits his success in part to passionate instructors like Monmouth geology professor Professor Michael Tarullo.
“Professors play an instrumental role in the type of student you are,” the student noted. “If the professor is excited to teach their specific course, it will rub off on the students and make them eager to learn. I have never been much of a science guy, but professor Tarullo brought a level of passion to the subject that was contagious.
“For the first time ever, I was excited to learn about science, and I attest to his passion as the reason why I had success in the course.”
Like many first-year college students, Giampetro faced challenges in adjusting to campus life.
“The biggest challenge was finding the right routine to balance everything going on,” he explained. “Since it was my first semester at college, I needed to find a routine that worked best for me. The hardest part was finding a way to balance class, working out, clubs, personal time and a social life.
“Class always came first, but after a while, I believe I found great success in balancing all these different aspects of my life.”
For students aspiring to make the dean’s list, Giampetro offers some sage advice.
“The best advice I could give is to stay on top of your work,” he offered. “Make sure you keep a planner or calendar to keep track of all your assignments and exams. Use whatever works best for you. Personally, I use a calendar in my dorm room to make sure my schedule is clear and organized. I would also say to make procrastination a thing of the past. Try your best to get work done as soon as you can so all your assignments do not pile up.
“Lastly, take a deep breath and believe in yourself. You can do whatever you put your mind to.”
The other Camden County students named to the fall 2024 dean’s list are:
- Erin Murray – Audubon
- Emma Vinci – Brooklawn
- Sadie Dugan – Cherry Hill
- Chloe Lehrfeld – Cherry Hill
- Christopher Reigel – Cherry Hill
- Anya Stuckert – Cherry Hill
- Bridget Capano – Haddon Heights
- Olivia Fowles – Merchantville
- Athena Constantakos – Mount Ephraim
- Brenna Bowie – Sicklerville
- Mason Rowe – Sicklerville
- Matthew Giosa – Voorhees
- Alexa Lovallo – Voorhees
The names of all students who made the Monmouth University dean’s list are available online.
