SUNY Orange Testimonial Video Script


(MARYLEE) I’ve been acting and performing my entire life. In the theater, at home … 
wherever I could find an outlet. To me, it doesn’t matter if I’m performing in front of my 
family in the living room or before larger audiences in the theater, acting is when I feel 
most alive. And now, thanks to SUNY Orange, I’m going to have the means to make my 
passion part of my career. 

(PATRICE) I’ve never been comfortable as a bystander. I’ve always wanted to have a 
say in the direction my school or organization was taking. That’s why I chose SUNY 
Orange. You have chances to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Or, you can find 
fellow students who share your same interests and goals. That’s why I tell people that 
SUNY Orange is such a friendly place. You can be comfortable here
 
(STEPHEN) My mother was a nurse for 37 years and I’ve been lucky enough to follow in 
her footsteps. SUNY Orange’s nursing program has a tremendous reputation. Once I 
realized I wanted to become a nurse, there really was no other place for me. The 
education and training I received at SUNY Orange were top-notch, and now I’m doing 
what I truly love.
 
(Announcer)  Here at SUNY Orange, we truly believe that “if you have the dream, we 
have the way!” No matter what your passions or educational goals may be, SUNY 
Orange offers you the chance to fulfill your dreams.  
 
Whether it’s earning transferable credits to a four-year college or university, changing 
careers, or completing your Associate’s degree with us, you’ll find that SUNY Orange 
understands your needs just as much as we understand the needs of the working world

You will discover unparalleled training and real world preparation in your discipline of 
choice.  SUNY Orange offers nearly 40 academic programs to choose from.  Whether 
you have your future mapped out already, or are uncertain about what you want to do in 
life, SUNY Orange gives you the space and options to learn and grow throughout your 
college years. (CAN EXPAND WITH SUB TOPICS HERE)

At SUNY Orange we are committed to broadening your horizons, not just educating your 
mind. A multitude of people, cultures and cultural events combine to create a social 
setting geared toward your development as a person, not just a student. The College is 
home to many student-operated clubs and organizations designed to enrich your college 
experience and get you involved. 

(PATRICE) As an Ambassador at SUNY Orange, I’ve been able to meet students from 
all walks of life and to work alongside the administrators who are helping students 
succeed. I am passionate about people and the work that I do, and working with the 
Ambassadors has allowed me to fulfill that passion while meeting classmates with 
diverse backgrounds.

(Announcer) You can also immerse yourself in cultural affairs through Lyceum events 
that feature a wide variety of programming in the humanities, science, art and economics.  
Take the opportunity to see the world through the camera’s lens with foreign, classic, 
documentary and independent films or explore a broad range of music, theatre and dance 
through lectures, workshops and performance ensembles.

(BLAISE) Everyone at SUNY Orange realizes students’ lives don’t take place inside a 
bubble. Each student is different. Faculty and staff are there to help students be 
successful, and their doors are always open. One of the reasons I chose SUNY Orange 
was because of its easy access and scheduling flexibility. Whatever hurdles life may 
throw at you, SUNY Orange is eager to help you clear those obstacles so you can reach 
your goals.

(Announcer) A campus in Middletown, an extension center in Newburgh that will soon 
be transformed into a state-of-the-art branch campus, and satellite locations at Monroe-
Woodbury, Port Jervis and Warwick Valley high schools put SUNY Orange courses right 
where you need them: close to home. With multiple satellite locations throughout the 
region, SUNY Orange makes completing your educational goals convenient for you.

At SUNY Orange, we also realize the needs of a student body in motion.  Refreshing 
your mind is easy and fun at our comprehensive physical fitness facility.  Swim, lift, spin 
or dance away the stresses of student life during the day, at night or on weekends.

(MARYLEE)  Classes here are challenging and the instructors are demanding, and in the 
end I know my efforts will be rewarded. I’ve been given opportunities here that I would 
not have gotten at other colleges. I could have gained acting experience in local theaters, 
but SUNY Orange gave me the educational stepping stone that will set me apart from 
other actors. I’m grateful for the many wonderful experiences I’ve had here. I can’t wait 
to walk across the stage and receive my degree.

(STEVE)  I’m convinced the name SUNY Orange on my resume helped me get my job 
as an emergency room nurse. I was in the Marines for 10 years, and the professors at 
SUNY Orange were tougher than my superiors in the Marines sometimes. They pushed 
me to do well, and expected me to do well. They’ve all been nurses, which means my 
education wasn’t just out of a book – it came from the real world.  And that’s important 
to me, but its more important to each and every patient I serve now.

(Announcer)  Since 1950, SUNY Orange has been meeting the educational and 
professional needs of our community.  Today, with more than 450,000 students served 
since, it’s no wonder SUNY Orange has been recognized as a top educational institution 
in the State of New York and beyond.

It’s SUNY Orange’s steadfast commitment to you, our student body, that drives our 
passion for your success.

So whether you’re first in your family to attend college; returning to school to pursue 
your next career; or using us as a stepping-stone to a four-year university, SUNY Orange 
offers you the way to your dreams!

The determining factors are many, but ultimately, you’re here for more than just an 
education.

Make this experience what you want it to be.  Enjoy yourself, build new relationships, get 
involved, be a sponge to everything there is to learn and absorb; discover all that is new 
and get prepared for your future!

(10 second transition section into students delivering lines directly to camera)

MaryLee: My lifestyle.

Steve:  My education.

Patrice:  My SUNY Orange.