Morrisville State College

Name: Kurtis Strong
Hometown: Horseheads, New York
Major: Information Technology: Network Administration
Graduation Year: 2014

Why Morrisville?

“ I chose Morrisville State College because it has a wide variety of Information Technology Bachelor degrees. Even though I already know that I want to stay in the Network Administration major, I have learned a lot of new perspectives on different technology. ”

What activities have you been involved with on and off campus?

“ I have been involved in many activities on campus such as intramural soccer, attending sporting events and working in the Admission Office. I have also enjoyed bringing a new club to campus called ITC (Information Technology Club), and have spent a lot of time planning the activities that ITC sponsors. ”

What "fun fact" can you tell us about Morrisville that is not well known?

“ Morrisville State College was the first college to upgrade to the 802.11n standard of wireless internet, which is currently the fastest wireless internet in the world! ”

What MSC professor has influenced you and why?

“ The professor that influenced me the most was Dr. Emad Rahim. Professor Rahim is a professor who gets to know his students and helps them understand how they will use the business techniques learned in his class after they graduate. ”

What has been your favorite campus event or activity?

“ My favorite campus activity is the intramural soccer tournament during the fall semester. My roommates and I had a blast playing and meeting new people. ”

What are your plans after college or your career goals?

“ My plans after graduating Morrisville involve getting my Masters and Doctorate degree in Computer Security. I wish to become a network administrator for a large company, or become a network architecture/infrastructure designer. ”