We want to help you get to know ENC! The Enrollment Counselors listed below are experts on the College, and are always willing to assist as you navigate the application process. Don't forget to look for the counselor specifically trained to help students from your geographic area or educational background!
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Alex Bargende
Enrollment Counselor - Western MA, CT, RI, Western PA, South Shore MA, and Cape Cod/Islands
(617) 745-3777
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Where are you from?
Hingham, MA
What was your college major?
Marketing
What were your favorite college activities?
I played on my college’s Ultimate Frisbee team. I loved going to as many midnight showings of new movies as I possibly could. Intramural sports with my friends were a blast, and rumor has it I once dunked in an intramural basketball game.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I love meeting new people and am blessed with just that opportunity. I also love helping students figure out their future, and hopefully it is at ENC!
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
I love going to Celtics games, or grabbing dinner in a swanky restaurant. : )
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
Try to get involved in as much as possible, without stretching yourself too thin. College is the best place to meet new friends so take full advantage!
Sarah Dutra
Enrollment Counselor- VT, ME, Metro NY
(617) 745-3863
Where are you from?
Paramus, New Jersey!
What was your college major?
I majored in Business- Communications.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Meeting new, fresh faces and sharing in the excitement of exploring college possibilities!
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
Walking around the city and trying new restaurants with friends. Exploring this historical city never gets old!
What were your favorite college activities?
Participating in the SGA social life events, being involved in sports and intramurals, and hanging out with friends on the weekends.
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
There is nothing you cannot do! Try lots of new things as a freshman and by your senior year you’ll be able to pour yourself into fewer things with more time and passion. College is the best place to discover who you are and what you love!
Lauren Frost
Assistant Director of Admissions
Campus Visit Coordinator
Recruitment: Southern, Midwestern, and Western United States
(617) 745-3675
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Where are you from?
Troy, New York.
What was your college major?
Psychology.
What were your favorite ENC activities?
I enjoyed going on a Spring Break mission trip to the Dominican Republic. I also enjoyed J-term basketball, working in the Library's Instructional Resource Center, and spending time with friends.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
First, I love planning Campus Visits! Second, I truly enjoy bringing students to an academic community that will challenge, strengthen, and encourage them.
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
I have to say that coming from an Italian family, the North End is definitely my most favorite part of Boston. The restaurants and pastry shops have delicious food and the streets and beautiful buildings provide a spectacular ambience. I also enjoy simply exploring Boston. There is always something new to enjoy.
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
Before I left for college my sister said to me, "College will be the best four years of your life, so enjoy it!" She was definitely right. Being at ENC provides you with a multitude of academic, social, and ministerial opportunities. It is a time of learning and growth. It is a place where you are free to become exactly who God created you to be. Be open to the opinions of others and make a choice to let it be a great time in your life.
Michael Kennedy
Enrollment Counselor - Upstate NY, NH, MD, and VA
617-745-3865
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Where are you from?
Duxbury, Mass.
What was your college major?
Religion major with a minor in Youth Ministry
What were your favorite college activities?
Intramural sports, going to ENC sporting events, playing wiffle ball, chilling with my roommates.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Meeting students and helping them figure out if ENC is the place for them.
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
Going to Celtic and Red Sox games, walking around Boston and finding fun food places.
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
My advice would be to get involved. College is what you make it and there are a bunch of fun people and fun activities to do here at ENC. At ENC we have something for everyone, you just have to take that first step of faith and I promise it will be worth it.
Ashley Rudeen
Enrollment Counselor - Eastern PA, NJ, NE Nazarenes, Eastern MA, Transfers, and International Students
(617) 745-3861
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Where are you from?
Los Angeles, California.
What was your college major?
History, with a minor in Spanish.
What were your favorite college activities?
History Honors Society, Missions Trips, French Club, Association for Latin American Students, Water Polo Club, and Ultimate Frisbee Games.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
The relationships that I make with both current and incoming students. Being able to watch students on their path to self discovery is very rewarding, and I consider myself lucky to be a part of the ride.
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
Sporting events would have to be one of my favorites. You haven’t experienced the real spirit of Boston until you see masses of excited Bostonians gather together rooting for the same cause. I also love the changing seasons. Coming from SoCal I find it very refreshing to experience something other than HOT year round. =)
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
Take advantage of every opportunity you have to get involved on campus. By experiencing new things you will learn more about yourself!
Andrew Wright
Director of Admissions
(617) 745-3864
Where are you from?
The enchanting village of Smithfield, Illinois.
What was your college major?
Biology.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I love being a part of an exciting academic community so close to Boston, and interacting with the diverse range of people that the College attracts. It’s incredibly fulfilling to offer sincere guidance and direction to students with bright futures ahead of them.
What are your favorite Boston pastimes?
Walking, either along the ocean or around neighborhoods I want to explore. I also love visiting bookstores – there are about a million in Boston! – and eating at new restaurants.
What were your favorite college activities?
Intramural Sports and Academic Clubs.
What advice would you give to an incoming ENC student?
Challenge yourself. Get involved in any area that interests you even a little bit, and don't be afraid to make some mistakes!