Andrew Garrett is a senior midfielder on the men's lacrosse team. This piece is part of a series of Q & A's with senior spring student-athletes who saw their senior seasons cut short due to COVID-19.

 
Q: Why did you choose SUNY Canton?
A: They had the major I wanted to pursue and they gave me the opportunity to play lacrosse. Plus, my Dad and my Aunt went to school here.
 

Q: Favorite professor and why?
A: I have two, Dr. Para and Mr. Metcalf. After I chose to switch majors my sophomore year, I was nervous about how I would fit in. However, from the very beginning Dr. Para and Mr. Metcalf have always supported me and time and time again they've shown me that it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.  They constantly push me to be better in every aspect of my life and have truly made my experience at the college a million times better. I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for me.
 

Q: Favorite memory involving your sport at Canton?
A: Our victory over SUNY Potsdam my sophomore season. The Roos defeated the Bears 10-8 at Potsdam on March 6, 2018 on their way to an 11-6 season. Click HERE to read the story and watch highlights from that game.
 

Q: Favorite Non-Sports Memory?
A: I don't have just one. Throughout my time at the college I have made countless memories that I will remember for the rest of my life. 
 

Q: What will you miss most about SUNY Canton?
A: I will miss all of my friends and teammates as well as SUNY Canton as a whole. Over the 5 years I have went to school here I have been constantly reminded why I chose to further my education here and I will truly miss SUNY Canton.


Q: Degree you will be graduating with?
A: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management
 

Q: Future career/life plans?
A: Graduate School at some point whether that is next year or the year after that. After that I am going to pursue a career as a High School Athletic Director.
   

About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in digital design, engineering technology, health, management and public service. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 21 online degree programs. The college placed first in 14 categories in a SUNY-Wide Student Opinion Survey, most notably in career services, tutoring, library resources, and classroom facilities. The college's 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity eSports and cheerleading. For more information, visit www.canton.edu.