Student Profile: Hector Paulino ’11

At Bryant, Paulino is building a strong foundation for law school.

Hector Paulino ’11 (Central Falls, RI) has wanted to be a lawyer since he was a child. His family always said he would make a good lawyer because he was masterful at reasoning his way out of trouble. In high school, he excelled in political science and social studies.

While he knows law school will be hard work, he is confident he will be ready for the challenge. “Being a lawyer is my dream, and Bryant will help me reach that goal,” says Paulino.

At Bryant, Paulino is majoring in international business and is pursuing minors in Spanish, political science, and legal studies.

“It is important to have a global vision – no matter what your career focus may be,” he says.

“I feel that my major and minors will prepare me well for today’s world and provide me with the well-rounded background sought by forward-thinking law schools.”

One of his favorite classes during his first-year was the liberal arts seminar taught by Jeffrey Cabusao, assistant professor of English and cultural studies. The class ignited a passion for reading that Paulino never knew he had.

“We read a variety of books and novels about historical events that Professor Cabusao connected to present-day topics,” says Paulino.

Hector Paulino ’11 (Central Falls, RI)

Campus facilities like the George E. Bello Center for Information Technology and the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library provide students with the tools they need to excel in the classroom, he says.

“Bryant University is a small school with big resources,” says Paulino. “The facilities are world class, and the community is friendly and welcoming.”

Paulino learned firsthand about Bryant’s student-centered community by engaging in many campus activities. He was president of the Hall 14 student council, where he was responsible for overseeing weekly meetings that addressed the concerns of the students. He also helped plan activities like movie nights and ping-pong tournaments.

He is president of the newly-created Bryant University Spanish Cultural Organization (BUSCO) and an active member of the Multicultural Student Union, the International Business Association, and the Bryant University Democrats.

Paulino believes organizations like BUSCO and the MSU help foster diversity and expose students to different cultures and countries. “The student body becomes more diverse with each year that passes, and that’s a great thing for the whole community.”

By getting involved and interacting with classmates through sports, and academic and social organizations on campus, students have an even greater opportunity to make connections that last beyond their four years at Bryant.

“I can already sense that some of the friendships I made will last a lifetime,” says Paulino.