Hello First Years!
Welcome to Barnard! My name is Lauren Quach (pronouns: she/her) and I am
the Administrative Assistant to the First-Year and Senior Class Deans in the
Deans' Office for Advising and Support as well as a member of the First-Year
Team! I have been working at Barnard for over two years. I am looking
forward to helping you navigate through the summer as you prepare for your
first year at Barnard!
I was born and raised in The Bronx. Prior to my arrival at
Barnard, I went to college for my undergraduate at SUNY University at Buffalo
from 2015-2019 where I studied and received my B.A. in psychology with a minor
in counseling. During my time at UB, I worked in two labs in their psychology
department as an Undergraduate Research Assistant during my junior and senior
year. After finishing college, I returned back to NYC and went on to pursue my
masters at the Fordham University Graduate School of Education from 2019-2021
where I studied and received my M.S.E. in Counseling and Personnel Services
(School Counseling). While completing my graduate studies, I did my counseling internship at The High School for Math,
Science, and Engineering where I counseled 9th-12th grade students using
solution-focused and person-centered approaches to address issues such as
academic performance, social-emotional issues, attendance, and college and
career readiness. I also provided college counseling where I educated students
about graduation requirements, the college application process, scholarships,
post-high school options, and served in leadership roles such as SAT and AP
Administration Assistant Coordinator and Project Manager for 11th Grade
Individual Family College Prep Meetings.
When I am not working, I love to spend my free time reading
books and comics, playing video games, exercising (particularly cycling and
jogging or taking walks outside), watching TV and movies (especially
animation), listening to music, and attending fan conventions such as New York
Comic Con!
Please feel free to reach out to us at first-year@barnard.edu
if you have any questions and check the blog regularly! We are more than happy
to help and make your transition into Barnard as smooth as possible!
