Author Archives: MADISON ONA

Hello everyone, my name is Madison I am a transfer student from BMCC and currently majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I was born in Spain and moved here when I was 10 years old and have lived in Queens ever since. My interest in psychology started when I was in middle school, I was always intrigued by how our brain works and the different interactions a person can experience and how this can shape their lives. This led me to begin taking courses in psychology through a high school program called College Now that allowed me to gain college credits in earlier years. Although I feel deeply passionate about my major, I am still trying to figure out what path I will take on. 

When I have free time, I enjoy going to museums or just exploring the city. I have realized that living in NYC there is always something left to see and discover. Recently, I went to The Edge in 34th street and decided to do the climbing experience, which was awesome. I totally recommended it to everyone that is not scared of Hights because it allows you to see the city from a different angle and you can also get a cool picture out of it. Besides going out I also enjoy working out and weightlifting. I started to take it more seriously over the recent years and have genuinely loved it. Something else I enjoy doing when I have the chance is going to concerts, I loved sharing the euphoric feeling a concert causes with thousands of other people.  

When I am not taking classes I am usually at work. I work at a Mexican American restaurant as a server. I have been at this job for two years, and I have really gained experience of time management because of it. My restaurant is in the Red Hook area, which is an hour commute from Queens, because of this I have started to read on the train and have found it to be very pleasing and it always makes my rides feel shorter.  

This is my first-time taking English in person since I had taken my prior English course online because of the pandemic. I am excited to finally experience this class in person and I really look forward to getting to know everyone.