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Hometown:
Arlington, Nebraska

Major:
Art Education

Class:
Sophomore

Activities:
Dance Team, Golf, Campus Crusade for Christ, Concert Band, Women's Bible Study, Student Education Association, Morton Scholars Honors Program


In 10 years, I will be…

Hopefully, I will be married with a few boys and either being a stay-at-home mom or an art teacher in a rural community school, growing closer everyday on my walk with the Lord.

What's the coolest thing you've done since you began attending Dana?
I think that being done with finals and then having a 24-hour movie marathon with friends and eating tons of horribly fattening and unhealthy foods was a classic, as well as getting to perform on the dance team for basketball half-time entertainment.

Why did you choose Dana?
I chose to come to Dana because it was a smaller, more intimate community (and that is what I am used to) and the campus was clean. The people seemed to actually care about how I did and the professors were extremely friendly. I also like it because it was close, but far enough away that I could be independent.

What will you remember most about your time at Dana?
I will remember the people and times we shared. I will remember how Sarah, the cook, was like a second mother to me, always approving or disapproving of the outfit I had on (as well as everyone else in the cafeteria), and Professor Olsen's enthusiastic (yet corny -- a bit) hello for the day and my friends who love and support me.

What's the best thing about living on campus?
I love the fact that I don't have to call my parents every 10 minutes to tell them when I'll be home. It's such a relief. I can walk in and walk out and keep moving in my life without having to check in. You also meet a lot of people, and it's convenient for getting to places.

What do you and your friends enjoy doing?
We like to hang out and laugh or go shopping or just go 'out' in general. There's always something going on, whether it be ice cream parties, dress-up-and-take-pictures sessions or late-night runs to No Frills. Life is never boring.

What college class has been the most fun for you and why?
It sounds crazy, but I really enjoy Professor Olsen's Art History classes. He is so passionate and energetic about sharing with us art across the times, and I also really enjoy seeing all the different styles and works accomplished.

What's the best thing about being a student at Dana?
I love the fact that I can smile and say hi to anyone and not feel like an idiot (because they'll smile back!) and just knowing everyone.