Kyle Hill
Graduation Year: 2011
Dual Major: Dietetics and Political Science
Hometown: Farmingville, NY
ACADEMIC GOALS:
A Dean’s List student, Kyle plans to go to law school after graduation. He would like to be a lobbyist for better nutrition standards on the federal level. He would also like to work in the Food and Drug Administration or the Department of Agriculture. Kyle has thoughts of being a congressional aide and even running for public office one day.
ACADEMIC HONORS:
Kyle was awarded an Oneonta Presidential Scholarship as well as the Michael Wilkinson Scholarship. He’s an active member of the National Residence Hall Honorary. He participated in the annual Leadership Empowerment Conference held at Harvard University.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Kyle was elected as a Student Association Senator and is currently serving as the Director of External Affairs, dealing with voter registration, promoting political awareness, and keeping the Student Association informed on issues like the Higher Education Act. He’s also a Resident Advisor in Wilber Hall, a brother of the Oneonta chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity, and Vice President of Democracy Matters.
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP:
Kyle served as the Chair of the Volunteers Committee for the World’s Largest Soccer Game. As a Student Association Senator, he has served as Chair of the Communications Committee and a member of the Elections Committee, Steering Committee, and Green Team as well as the liaison to the Residential Student Organization. Kyle also served on the Ceremonies Committee in his volunteer work for Relay for Life.
Why Oneonta?
It was one of the few schools with a good dietetic program, and you can’t beat the price.
What is the most influential class that you’ve taken at Oneonta so far?
Business Ethics with Dr. Green. I only took it to fulfill my philosophy requirement, but it ended up being one of my favorite classes. It focused on so many issues that are facing the country now like stock market speculation, the decline in the U.S. dollar, outsourcing, and global warming.
What has been your most memorable experience at Oneonta so far?
It has to be the work I’ve done with the Student Association, Oneonta’s Student Government.
What three words would you use to describe your experience at Oneonta?
Exciting, awesome, fun.
What advice do you have for high school students considering Oneonta?
No matter what college or university you decide on attending, make sure you take your classes seriously, and don’t let anything get in the way of your success.
