Meet Our Students: Melissa Zarou
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Major: Graphic Design
Second Major: English Literature
Class Status:
Junior
At Wicomico River
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The Faculty and Staff
The faculty and staff at Salisbury are incredible! Because of the
small class sizes (an average of 24 students), I have been able to
form very close relationships with my professors. Professors take
great care in learning about their students so they can better guide
them. They are extremely available outside of the classroom and
won't hesitate to rearrange their own personal schedule to
accommodate your needs as a student. At SU, you are not an anonymous
student number but rather a name, face, and personality. The
professors challenge and push you while still caring a great deal
for each student. I've had such a positive experience with
professors.
In addition, the entire staff at Salisbury is so friendly and
helpful. You won't pass any office one campus without getting a
smile and a hello!!
Campus Life at SU
Freshman year I lived on campus in Nanticoke, the all female
residence hall. Although I only lived on campus my freshman year, my
experience was very positive. The residence halls are very nice (and
air-conditioned!) and I had a great roommate!! Also, all the
freshman residence halls are centered around a grassy quad where I
spend most of my time playing sports, doing work, and meeting
EVERYONE!!
Even though I chose to move off campus my sophomore year, I spend as
much time on campus as possible. The campus is gorgeous and
easy to navigate. Everything about Salisbury is laid-back and
friendly. Salisbury students are extremely active people so there is
always something going on that you are encouraged to take part in.
There are so many events on campus from comedians and speakers to
plays and art shows. So just keep your eyes and ears open and get
involved!!!
Choosing a Major
Salisbury makes it really easy for you to choose a major. I came
here knowing I wanted to go into the Art field and ended up choosing
the graphic design track. I've also always been interested in
English and didn't realize I could make myself more marketable by
pursuing both Art and English until my professor informed me. Having
a double major is challenging bit definitely doable. I'm happily
doing both and haven't forgotten to have my share of fun! I've been
able to form close relationships with both English and Art students
and faculty, which has been so eye-opening and interesting!!
Don't worry though - you don't have to come here knowing what you
want to do. Just come in with an open mind and you'll love something
by sophomore year. At SU, you have to fulfill a certain amount of
General Education requirements. In other words, you must take at
least one class in every discipline so you can discover new things
and confirm which major is right for you. If you take these classes
at the beginning of your college career, you leave the option of
changing your major a few times while still graduating on time.
I'm excited to enter the world as a "real person" after graduation
because I feel like Salisbury has prepared me for whatever road I go
down. For now though, I am loving my time here!
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