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Ashley Rivera, MA

Where were you born/where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Queens, NY

Where you attended undergrad/grad school?

I attended Fordham University for undergrad, and I hold an MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs from NYU Steinhardt

What's your go-to snack?

Cookie Doughn't You Want Some ice cream from Coldstone Creamery

What's your favorite book?

Becoming by Michelle Obama

What's your favorite movie?

There are too many to choose from, but some of my very favorites are Titanic, A Star is Born (2018 version), and In the Heights

What's your favorite music?

Pop (Especially Taylor Swift!!)

What do you do in your spare time?

I enjoy trying different dessert spots around NYC, and taking coffee breaks at Starbucks  

Coolest thing you've done/seen in NYC?

I attended a Lady Gaga concert in Queens

Favorite spot in NYC?

Citi Field (Let's Go Mets!)

One piece of advice you'd give to APUG students.

My biggest piece of advice is to live in the moment as much as possible. College goes by quickly, so as you are navigating your busy schedule and plethora of responsibilities, remember to take a step back, slow down, and make time for self-reflection. Do not let these moments pass you by as they will be some of the most transformative of your life.