WHAT IS HABITS OF SUCCESS (HOS)?
Developed by Student Support Initiative (SSI), Habits of Success began in the Fall of 2022. The program consists of academic workshops throughout the semester & weekly 1on1 coaching by our Success Coordinators. These workshops are open to all Northeastern students. The workshops consist of various academic & personal development topics such as goal setting, practicing resiliency, among others. Additionally, 1on1 sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students with virtual and in-person options. 1on1 sessions allow students to meet with our Success Coordinators for individualized sessions on workshop topics and more.
Habits of Success aims to create spaces for learning and collaboration for students at Northeastern.
HABITS OF SUCCESS RETURNS FOR FALL 2023
Habits of Success returns for Fall 2023 to offer both in-person and virtual academic workshops and 1on1 coaching! Fall workshops will begin September 12th through December 6th and are open to all Northeastern students. The workshops consist of various academic & personal development topics such as goal setting, practicing resiliency, among others. We are also offering “Habits of Success: After Hours” where some of out most popular workshops will be help virtually after 5pm.
Additionally, both in-person and virtual 1on1 coaching sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students from September 11th through December 6th, and will over virtual sessions during the winter break. 1on1 coaching will be available M-F from 12pm-4pm EST. 1on1 coaching sessions allow students to meet with our Success Coordinators for individualized sessions on workshop topics and more.
BOOKING A 1 ON 1 COACHING SESSION
Interested in an individualized coaching session?
You can book an appointment via Navigate to meet with an HOS coach to discuss topics like time management and managing distractions. Coaches are available Monday – Friday 12pm-4pm EST.
In-person and Virtual 1on1 sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students from September 12th through December 6th.
Click here for video instructions to schedule an appointment. Written instructions in the flyer below!
MISSED A WORKSHOP?
Have you missed a workshop? No worries! The HOS YouTube channel is constantly updated with HOS workshop content. Check it out here HOS YouTube.
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact Associate Director, Michael Buonocore, at m.buonocore@northeastern.edu for any additional questions concerning the Habits of Success program.
Success Coordinators
Christina Iannalfo
Christina has been a Success Coordinator since the inception of SSI in August 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, Christina is a “double Husky” and has received 2 degrees from Northeastern (B.S. in Business Administration & M.Ed in Higher Education Administration). Christina is passionate about advising and coaching students to help them make the most out of their Northeastern experience and all that the University has to offer. In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family and her cat Poe.
Julia Ferraro
Julia is a Success Coordinator in SSI who holds a B.A in Psychology from Roger Williams University, and a M.Ed. in School Counseling from Springfield College. Her areas of passion include the different dimensions of wellness, resiliency, mindfulness, and supporting students holistically. When not at Northeastern, you can find her out in nature, reading a book, or trying out local restaurants!
Grace Hemmingstad
Grace grew up in Connecticut, but happily calls Brookline, MA home. She graduated from Emmanuel College in 2021 with a major in Sociology, and since joining SSI in August 2022, has found a passion and purpose in supporting students. When not at work, Grace can be found taking walks with her roommates, reading up on pop culture, and drinking an iced coffee.
Miguel Taveras
Miguel was brought up between Lawrence, MA and his native Dominican Republic. He attended Lasell University, where me majored in Communications. Miguel has been working in Higher education since 2017 and joined the SSI program at Northeastern University this summer. Outside of work, Miguel enjoys being active and is a big fan of music and cinema.
Dan Chadwick
Dan grew up in Smithfield, Rhode Island, where he spent his childhood. He attended Emmanuel College for his undergraduate career and majored in biology with a concentration in health sciences and minored in math. During his time at Emmanuel, he had many experiences centered around student leadership and service, which motivated him to pursue a career in higher education. After graduating from Emmanuel College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science, he went on to work in the Admissions Office at Wentworth Institute of Technology. After working in Admissions at Wentworth for two and a half years, he left to start working at Northeastern University as a Success Coordinator. While working at Northeastern, he is in the Master of Education in Higher Education Administration program. He is passionate towards advocating for LGBTQ+ students, and in his free time, he enjoys cooking and watching reality tv.
Andrew Drinkwater
Since graduating from undergrad in 2017, I’ve worked mostly in education, focusing on supporting students and ensuring that they have what they need to self-empower themselves within the institutions that they navigate. Beyond Northeastern, I love exploring and experiencing new places, and lived in Seattle and then North Carolina for several years before returning to the Boston area, where I grew up. When I’m not working, you can find me trying out new food spots, doing karaoke with my friends, kicking it at the beach, or listening to music
Melanie Diaz
Melanie grew up in central New Jersey and moved to Boston for college. At Northeastern University, she earned her BS in Biology with a minor in Communications Studies. She is passionate about higher education, community organizing, and social/environmental justice. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys reading, writing, music, and nature.
Student Success Guides
Joel Armstrong
Hi there! I am Joel Armstrong, a 2nd year graduate student at the College of Science (COS), pursuing my Masters in Biotechnology. I am originally from Kerala, India. Fun fact - My dad was named after Neil Armstrong and that’s how I got my surname! I have worked as an SSG for over a year now and I am very excited to be here!
Sreedevi Ravi
I am a graduate student in Analytics and I am originally from India. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking, as well as strolling the streets of Boston. I‘ll also admit that I’m a shopaholic!
Supreeth Murugesh
Hello all, my name is Supreeth and I am a huge football fan. I support PSG (mainly for Mbappe) and a vivid fan of F1. In my free time I take interest in cooking & baking. My recent experiment was baking Chocolate chip cookies. I am currently pursuing my passion with master’s in data Analytics from College of Professional Studies.
Apoorva Mittal
Hello all, my name is Apoorva and I am a Student Success Guide. I am currently also doing my masters in Biotechnology at NEU too. Outside of work and classes I love reading and going out exploring new places. My LinkedIn and Instagram profiles would constitute the entirety of my biography 😀
Justine Lussier
My name is Justine and I am from Houston Texas. I am a second year studying Health Sciences and Psychology on the Pre-PA track. I love spending time with my doodles, reading, running, and trying new restaurants!
Alexander Athanasiou
Hi, my name is Alex! I am a second-year Finance and Accounting/Advisory Services major. In my free time, I love to play soccer and run!
Raesie (Riven) Gao
Hi, I‘m Riven, a second year Health Science student! I’ve lived all over the US, but my family now lives in New Jersey. I like horror fiction podcasts, sketching baroque architecture, and I’ve recently picked up whittling.
Caroline Bayer
Caroline is a second-year student majoring in Environmental Studies and History at Northeastern University. Caroline is an active member of many campus organizations. She loves to knit and is secretary of the Northeastern knitting club as well as a member of the Husky Environmental Action Team. A fun fact about Caroline is that she participated in a research project studying otters!
Rachael Cheung
Hello! I’m a third-year data science major in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, with a minor in business administration. I enjoy biking around Boston, and my favorite food is crunchy garlic chili oil