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Educational Background: 

BA, Psychology, ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ ‘22 

What were you involved with on campus as a student? 

On campus I was involved in: 

• Student Ambassador club (Ambassador, Tour Guide, Student Assistant) 
• First Year Programs (Orientation leader, Peer Mentor) 
• Black Student Union 
• Intramural Sports (Volleyball, Flag Football) 
• Department of Spiritual Life and Service, formerly Campus Ministry (Community Service Program) 

Favorite spot on campus: 
My favorite spot on campus is the third floor of the Murray Student Center. As a freshman I would sit up there for hours with my friends after class and at night. It was a great place for us to meet up and do homework, watch a show, listen to music, and meet other students. 

Favorite ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ tradition: 
My favorite ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ tradition would have to be the giving tree that is run by Campus Ministry. I have participated in the giving tree all my years at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ and was always overjoyed to see families from the community receive their gifts. It was always a great hallmark of the holiday season for me. 

Favorite ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ memory: 
My favorite ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ memory was freshman year when I went on a hiking trip with a girl I had met in the dining hall the week before. First Year Programs was running the event and she invited me to go. At first, I was very nervous because I am not a hiker at all, I barely go outside, and I was nervous to be around so many new people. I decided to go on the trip, and I had the best time. I was glad I not only experienced hiking, but I made a new friend. 

Best advice for the college search: 
My best advice for the college search would be to make a pros and cons list of what you want versus what you need as a student. I received this advice as a senior in high school and I always look back and wish I took that advice. As a senior in high school, it is very easy to have rose colored glasses and get overwhelmed with searching, visiting, and applying. I always say if you make a good decision, it could be the right one. 

Why did you choose ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ? 
I have a unique reasoning why I chose ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. Originally, I chose ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ as my top school because the class sizes were perfect, I enjoyed the campus when I toured, and every program I was interested in was offered here, but I thought it was too close to home. I was torn between going to a big institution father away or coming to ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ closer to home. I had rose colored 
glasses at one point and did not sperate what I wanted and needed as a student. I ended up going to a different institution in the fall, and it was a big regret. I called ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ while still at the other institution begging to come back, and the rest is history. 

What makes ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ special to you? 
The people here are what makes ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ special. Everyone has a great sense of community and the strive to help others. I always felt at home while I was here as a student and will always remember that.