What she does...

Many factors brought Alicia to UAlbany. She is from the area and wanted to stay relatively close to home, but it was her interest in forensics and the affiliation that UAlbany has with the New York State Police (NYSP) that drew her attention. "There's an excellent graduate program here that is run partly by the staff of the NYSP Forensic Investigation Center."

When Alicia's younger sister, Jessica, began her freshman year at UAlbany this past fall, Alicia made sure to give her advice. "You have to stay on top of your work. If you fall behind, you're stuck playing catch up all year; that's no fun."

Unlike many seniors who are beginning the job search, Alicia has already begun her job. In January, she began a full time job as a Senior Lab Technician at the NYSP Forensic Investigation Center. She's now faced with the task of juggling a full time job and going to school full time for her final semester. "I plan ahead; nothing can wait until the last minute otherwise it will never get done!"