Daemen student Kristine Burns

Kristine Burns

Hometown: Rochester, NY

Major(s): Nursing and Health Promotion- Health and Fitness Training 

Graduating Year: 2025

Why did you choose Daemen?

I chose Daemen because of the small class sizes and having the opportunity to be a student-athlete on the cheer team!

In what ways are you involved on campus?

On-campus, I am a resident assistant, orientation leader, academic coach, and tour guide. In the past I have been apart of the women's cheerleading team.

What advice would you give to a prospective student?

Some advice to a prospective student is to work hard to reach your goals despite any challenges along the way!

What excites you most about being a tour guide?

I am excited about being a tour guide because I cannot wait to meet prospective students and be able to share my experiences from Daemen with them.

What is your most memorable moment at Daemen?

My most memorable moment at Daemen is going on late night trips to get ice cream with some of my closet friends.

How has Daemen changed or shaped your life?

Daemen has helped shape my life by giving me so many wonderful opportunities to help me grow as a student but also as an individual.

Who inspires you the most?

My former dancer teacher, Kim inspires me the most because she is like a second mother to me and has helped me become the person I am today.