Kent, OHIO – The Kent State Women’s Lacrosse team recruited Sydney Davis to Kent State. The relationships she built here and the wide variety of academic options made her feel at home.
Sydney came to Kent State from Roswell, GA as a recruit to the Kent State lacrosse team. She was attracted to Kent State not only due to the team but also due to the large number of academic opportunities.
“It was helpful to know there are so many majors here, so if I ever decided to change directions, I could easily do that,” Sydney said.
Sydney originally started at Kent State as a fashion design major, but ultimately chose to major in finance and marketing. She has enjoyed many courses that she has taken in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Among her favorites are Macroeconomics with Saiying Deng, Ph.D., professor of finance; Introduction to Business with Steve Riczo, associate lecturer of management; and Marketing Analytics with Milad Darani, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing. Taking these courses in the new Crawford Hall has made the experience even more positive for Sydney.
“I love Crawford Hall - all my classes are in one area, and I don’t have to worry about walking to other buildings,” she said. “There are so many things to do here, whether it’s sitting in the Atrium doing homework or relaxing in the first-floor chairs facing Main Street.”
As a business student, Sydney had the opportunity to meet and form a relationship with Kent State business alumni Angelo and Joyce Kinicki. She quickly realized she had an interest in working in philanthropy and now works part-time for the College’s Institutional Advancement team. In this role, she helps with research and donor relations projects.
“I’m so outgoing and it’s so nice working in this area because you know the donors care about you and they had a great experience at Kent State and are willing to give back,” she said.
Sydney has also found a home on the Kent State lacrosse team, forming close friendships with teammates and coaches. She spends her free time watching sports with her teammates.
“The team culture is great and the coaches are so funny and nice,” she said. “They have all competed in the sport. I love it here. I feel like Kent is home.”