Cass Sicolo

Meet Cass Sicolo a music education major here at Montclair State University. You may have seen this collegiette around campus because Cass gives the tours around MSU. Who knows the campus better then this lady? When Cass is not giving tours throughout the week or going to class, you can find her relaxing at home in Atco, New Jersey. Let’s find out more about Cass!

HCM: How did you get involved with doing the tours around campus?

CS: Over the summer I received e-mail about the ambassador program here at Montclair state. I soon applied for the position and got accepted!

HCM: What does your job consist of?

CS: My job consist of office work such as answering phones, making phone calls and of course tons of paper work. I also give the tours around campus both in groups and personal groups, while giving the tours I am required to answer any questions about the university.

HCM: What is most rewarding about this job? 

CS: The most rewarding thing about this job is knowing your helping future college students decide where they want to go and also meeting new people.

HCM: How do you balance schoolwork, a social life and this? 

CS: Sometimes it’s tough to balance all three of these things, especially with the classes that involve my major. However, I’m used to b balancing my schedule (this is second nature to me now), in high school I had a job as well. 

HCM: What qualities must one posse in order to excel in this job?

CS: The qualities that are most important for this job are: social skills, outgoing, and patient, caring, able to handle people and a general knowledge of MSU.

HCM: What benefits do you receive from doing this?

CS: I get paid for this job. I work twice a week doing paper work and giving tours and a few times out of the month I do group tours. I really enjoyed meeting the employees and everyone was friendly and welcoming especially being a freshman.