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 One-on-one 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, One-on-one sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students with virtual and in-person options. One-on-one 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 SPRING 2024
Habits of Success returns for Spring 2024 to offer both in-person and virtual academic workshops and One-on-one coaching! Spring workshops will begin January 18th through April 17th 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 one-on-one coaching sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students from January 16th through April 26th. One-on-one coaching will be available M-F from 12pm-4pm EST. One-on-one coaching sessions allow students to meet with our Success Coordinators for individualized sessions on workshop topics and more.
BOOKING A ONE-ON-ONE 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 One-on-one sessions are open to all undergraduate Northeastern students from January 16th through April 26th.
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.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS
Join HOS for a workshop series that focuses on nourishment, exploring ways to connect with others, and finding what feels good to you!
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). She is passionate about advising and coaching students on a variety of topics, including career development and study skills. During coaching sessions, Christina’s main goal is to assist students in making the most out of their Northeastern experience and all of the resources that the University has to offer. Christina has worked with various student populations including first and second year students and is currently working with first-year students who are part of the Global First-Year Programs. In her free time, Christina enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family, friends and her cat Poe.
Julia Ferraro
Julia grew up in Wilmington, MA and has been a success coach for the last two years working at Northeastern! She received a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Music in 2018, and later on received her M.Ed. in School Counseling in 2020. With 5+ years in education working with students of all ages, her approach to coaching is to create a space for students to explore their own values, goals, interests, and challenges through a student-centered approach. Julia’s passion lies in understanding the "why" and "how" of your student journey, and looking at the holistic picture that embodies individual wellness and success. Through a heart-centered approach, topics she has the most familiarity with include how to cultivate inner resiliency, exploring dimensions of wellness, mindfulness, exploring your own values, goal setting and time-management. Outside of being a success coach, Julia loves to make music, be out in nature, do yoga, and read!
Andrew Drinkwater
Andrew is passionate about helping students self-empower themselves, and understands from his own experiences in higher education that feelings of belonging and imposter syndrome can often loom over many of our college journeys. He wants to help students realize that not only that they can survive their time at NU but find real success here too. As a coach, Andrew trusts students as experts of their own lived experiences, and wants to help them to recognize and build off of their strengths while helping them to figure out what they need to bridge the gap between where they are in the present to where they want to be in the future. This will look different for everyone, and each conversation will be shaped by who the student is and what their unique NU journey looks like.
Caitlyn Marchand
Caitlyn joined the SSI Team as a Success Coordinator in May of 2023. As a Success Coach, she employs a mixture of developmental and holistic coaching styles, with the goal of providing students with the resources and reflective opportunities necessary to make informed decisions about their academic and personal success. Her primary coaching interests are in goal setting, study skills, overcoming imposter syndrome, and time management. Outside of her work with SSI, Caitlyn enjoys cooking, hiking, painting, and playing the daily NYT games.
Melanie Diaz
Melanie is a Success Coach here in the HOS program who identifies as a lifelong educator and student. She is passionate about walking alongside her students on their holistic Northeastern journeys - she places an emphasis on allowing students to set the agenda for coaching appointments and seeks to nurture the multi-faceted nature of her students‘ goals and personal identities. Melanie specializes in helping students strike the balance between action-based academic solutions and finding true contentment through the undergraduate experience. She is also currently obtaining a Master’s degree in coaching.
Grace Hemmingstad
Grace is originally from Connecticut, but happily calls Boston home. She‘s currently working toward her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in hopes to continue giving students the support they need. Using a holistic approach, you both will work towards exploring how you can become your best student and your greatest resource. Topics she feels passionate about are the mind-body connection, executive functioning, organization, and confidence building. She has experience working with students in their first through fifth years. In her free time, she likes to drink iced coffee and go on walks around the city. She’s looking forward to meeting you!
Jenny Huynh
Jenny joined the SSI team in July 2023, but previously worked for Northeastern’s Housing Department. She graduated from Simmons University with a B.A. in Psychology, and she is currently wrapping up her M.Ed. in Higher Education at Northeastern! Her primary coaching interests are wellness and mindfulness and time management. Jenny is a first-generation student, with a passion for supporting students of underrepresented identities. Outside of work, Jenny loves trying new restaurants and thrifting!
Anthony Padrazo
Anthony comes from the great state of Rhode Island! He finished his Undergraduate degree in Historical Studies from Lasell College, and his Graduate Degree here at Northeastern, in Education. Before joining SSI, Anthony worked as a preschool teacher, focusing on child development and emotional regulation. His passionate topics from HOS are Goal Setting, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Time Management.
Andrew Krupa
Habits of Success Coaching is Andrew’s favorite part of his job. More than anything else, he wants to work with you to figure out what solutions will work for you. He has experience working with International Students, students thinking about studying abroad, students in the arts or humanities, or anyone asking themselves the Big Questions.
Miguel Taveras
Miguel Taveras is a Success Coordinator with the Student Support Initiative. He is from the Greater Boston area, and has been working in Higher Education since 2019. He likes to take a holistic approach to his coaching style while focusing on the social and emotional aspects of university life. Outside of work, he enjoys an active lifestyle and is an avid fan of music, film, and sports.
Student Success Guides
Nina James
Nina is a second-year student studying Psychology at Northeastern, and it’s her first semester as an SSG. She is from Charlottesville, Virginia. Nina loves to hike, volunteer, explore Boston, and spend time outside.
Nayla Zaki
I’m Nayla, and I’m one of the Student Success Guides at SSI! I’m currently studying International Affairs and Economics with a minor in Emerging Markets, and I’m from Jakarta, Indonesia! Outside of school I’m involved with Northeastern’s Student Government and Indonesian Students Association and if I’m not on campus, you can always find me reading at Boston Commons or looking at art in one of Boston’s museums.
Caroline Bayer
My name is Caroline and I am a third year environmental studies and history major. I am from Westchester, New York. I love to read, run, knit and crochet and I am involved in the book club, the knitting club, and the husky environmental action team on campus!
Isabella Soto Cruz
My name is Isabella (she/her) I’m a second-year computer science and economics combined major. I was born in Colombia, but I have lived in 4 more countries. I love Northeastern and becoming part of the HoS SSG team has enhanced my experience.
Martina Una
My name is Martina Una (she/her), and I am a second-year studying International Affairs at Northeastern University. I became part of the HoS Team in the Spring of 2024, and my favorite part of it has been participating in discussion panels.