Letters of a Confused Graduate: Volume 1

This book details the main character's (Aaron) journey through graduate school and highlights some of the challenges and struggles he must persevere through while working to complete his master’s degree and find a job. Through a series of letters exchanged between Aaron and his mentor (Isaiah) they discuss Aaron's decision making, his relationship with his girlfriend (Izabelle), the birth of their daughter (Grace), coaching college basketball, and other trials and tribulations Aaron encounters while focusing on his future and evolving into the person and professional he wants to become.

GABRIEL was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He completed his Bachelors' degree in English from Daemen College in 2005, and earned his Masters of Science in Education in Counseling (2008) as well as his Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling (2013) from The State University of New York (SUNY), College at Brockport. In May of 2019, Gabriel completed his doctorate degree in Executive Leadership at St. John Fisher College. He currently serves as the Assistant Vice President, Senior Advisor for Student Success and Retention at SUNY, Buffalo State College. Gabriel resides in Rochester, New York with his wife and their two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, creative writing, reading, exercising, and playing basketball.