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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at St Vincent chapter.

Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania

Year: Senior

Major: Criminology

Sports/Activities: Teaching boxing lessons, SGA Senior Class President, Residence Life Prefect

Hobbies: Playing the kora (a type of harp)

Relationship Status: Single

Her Campus (HC): Hi Alex! You have been chosen as the Campus Cutie for this week here at Saint Vincent College. We are going to ask you some questions so that the SVC community can get to know you even better. First off- how does it feel to be a senior?

Alex Scialabba (AS): “My feelings are bittersweet… Yeah it’s cliché but it’s true. I’ve met a lot of great people, learned many life lessons, and have had classes that molded me into a better person. It has been a heck of a chapter in my life but it’s time to move on to the next.”

HC: What are your post-graduation plans?

AS: “The next chapter of my life is uncertain, but I know that it deals with working with others. Because my major is criminology, I would like to work with juvenile delinquents- I believe that I can make an impact and can learn from them as well.”

HC: Have you ever traveled outside of the country?

AS: “Yes! I went to Senegal, Africa after my sophomore year with a monk who has had a substantial impact on my life. His name is Father Francois, and it’s where he invited me to stay at his monastery for the summer.”

HC: Where do you dream of traveling to?

AS: “I don’t particularly dream of traveling to a certain place, but I dream of a place where I can be a light for others, and in turn see The Light of God on a daily basis in the highest degree. It may be in Senegal, or it may be in Butler where I grew up.”

HC: Something on your bucket list?

AS: “Speaking perfect French and to go back to Senegal & the Ivory Coast.”

HC: Favorite movie?

AS: “Batman: The Dark Knight Rises.”

HC: Favorite food? Restaurant? (Other than The Shack, of course)

AS: “My mom makes some great spaghetti, but if I were to go out then probably Applebee’s- why? I don’t actually know. But when I go on dates I find myself there every time. Literally every single time.”

HC: Favorite quote or motto?

AS: “Live every day like it’s your last.”

HC: If you could give any piece of advice to underclassmen, what would it be?

AS: “Listen. Listening is the hardest thing. Listening allows you to learn. When you are speaking or thinking what you are going to say next, you don’t learn. In college, we have come to learn, so listen to others. This type of listening builds strong, genuine, lasting relationships.”

Olivia Cerniglia is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College with a major in Communication and minor in Marketing. She is the Promotions & Events Director for MadComm. Olivia is a member of Benedictine Leadership Studies, Residence Life, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Women in Business. When she is not watching Scandal on Netflix (and dreaming of working as a White House Correspondent or filling the shoes of Olivia Pope), you can find her at the coffee shop with a good book. Follow her on Instagram @ocerniglia.
Kaura Bassegio is a Saint Vincent College Alumna with a degree in marketing. As founder and former President of the St. Vincent chapter, Kaura worked on pitching ideas, editing, and leading a large team of women. Throughout her years at Saint Vincent, Kaura worked in the retail industry where she received her internship at American Eagle Outfitters. Now that she is a college graduate, Kaura will be focused on family, friends, and most importantly, finding a job! She is interested in fashion and her dream is to live and work in New York City. Follow her on Instagram: kauralbassegio