GRADUATING AS A TRANSFER STUDENT

Matt Frazita can be spotted all around campus reading a new book every week, and whether they pertain to classes or for leisure, Frazita enjoys all genres.

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"I've read so many books. I lost count of how many I read," Frazita said. "It helps me pass the time when I'm waiting for classes, and I'll probable read one during the graduation ceremony."

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With a major in communications and media arts, Frazita came to Montclair two years ago as a transfer student and has recently confirmed that is he graduating this May.

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His first two years of college were spent at his community college, Sussex County. "The atmosphere is more appealing because it was closer to me, and I was able to appreciate it more I think," Frazita said. "They have a lounge area that was pretty wide open versus the one they have here. Plus I would talk to people that were in the surrounding area. Living 20 minutes away versus one hour, it's a big difference."

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Frazita's transfer into the Montclair State community helped with the scholarship he obtained through NJ STARS II. "I'm on a scholarship that transfers over into a four year college program, so my tuition payments depended on it," Frazita said. "I had to do an interview to get in, but it was fine."

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When moving to a new college, Frazita felt as if he was starting over. "A couple of people I know transfered here, but mostly all differnent kinds of people," Frazita said. While he remained connected with those whom he has met in Sussex Community College, his new goal was to find a group within Montclair State.

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One factor that helped Frazita feel part of the Red Hawk community was getting involved in the Montclair State University Gamers Club (MUG), on campus. "It was pretty much pure luch in the sense of going to gamers. I just decided to go one Tuesday night, and it stuck because of all the people I've met through it," Frazita said. "I haven't been able to get into any other clubes because I live and work off campus. I just really think it's terrible when dormers don't get involved as much when I'm struggling to."

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Clubs aside, Frazita's main focus was to graduate on time, and he believes that was with the help of his professors. "I wouldn't rate this college's particular aesthetic on how it looks. All that matters to me are the teachers, and most of the teachers I've encountered here I've liked," Frazita said.

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Graduation is set for May 20th, 2015, and Frazita is ready to wait for his name. "Another step in the road," Frazita said, "But there's a lot more ahead of me."