Francesca Baratta

“When I go to Ireland for my study abroad, I can only wish to gain a speck of the Irish eloquence for my own writing (and hopefully without having to kiss any stones),” says Francesca Baratta, a Literature major concentrating in Creative Writing. Francesca also is pursuing a minor in Biology and has earned a 3.90 grade point average. She has worked as an intern atThe AquarianWeekly and at Points Medical and volunteered at the Meadowlands Hospital. On campus Francesca is a student ambassador for the Admissions Office and is a member of the Health Occupation Students of America and three honor societies. She is from Lyndhurst, NJ.

Awarded Scholarships

2011

Century 21 Study Abroad Scholarship

Century 21 is one of the top general contracting and construction management firms in New Jersey, as evidenced in projects such as Newark’s Riverfront Stadium and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The company has been a generous supporter of the College since 1999, in the area of student scholarships as well as the Distinguished Citizens Dinner and the Ramapo College Foundation Golf Outing. In 2016, the College presented Anthony J. Marino, Founder, and CEO, with the Havemeyer Presidential Leadership Award for his generous support and advocacy.

This award was created by Mr. Marino and his family to provide opportunities for Ramapo students to study abroad. (Pictured with Mr. Marino is his daughter Barbara, who also actively supports the College and its programs).