Tucker Ainslie is a senior defender 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: I chose Canton for the hands-on learning and close community.
 

Q: Favorite professor and why?
A: My favorite professor is Dr. Craig because he has always been dedicated to our success and teaches complex topics in a very manageable way.
 

Q: Favorite memory involving your sport at Canton?
A: My favorite memory is beating Castleton for the first time in program history.


Q: Favorite Non-Sports Memory?
A: Firing a supersonic ping pong gun for the first time.


Q: What will you miss most about SUNY Canton?
A: I'm going to miss the close-knit communities, both on the field and in the classroom.


Q: Degree you will be graduating with?
A: Bachelor's degree of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
 
 
Q: Future career/life plans?
A: Going to trade school for Boat Building and Restoration.
 
   

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.