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Hometown:
Persia, Iowa

Major:
Psychology and Social Work with a minor in Communication

Class:
Senior

Activities:
German Club, Social Awareness Organization, Communication Club


In 10 years, I will be…

Working on acquiring my own private counseling practice.

What's the coolest thing you've done since you began attending Dana?
Being part of Dana Diplomats, working in many different offices and having the opportunity to see the inner workings of a college.

Why did you choose Dana?
I chose Dana because when I stepped foot on campus, I knew I was home. The professors genuinely care about their students, and most of them enjoy teaching. It shows in their classes and attitudes about Dana.

What's the best thing about being a student at Dana?
The feeling of home you get just being here. There is an atmosphere you can't find anywhere else, especially in the residence halls.

What will you remember most about your time at Dana?
My life spent in the residence halls with all of the floormates I have had. The people I have met and the life lessons I have learned while here.

What's the best thing about living on campus?
There is always someone around to hang out with or to go to dinner with. This is my third year living in Holling Hall. I love the atmosphere of the residence halls. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Who wouldn't want to live in a residence hall where we use pumpkins and pop bottles for bowling? Seriously?

What do you and your friends enjoy doing?
My friends and I most enjoy sitting around doing nothing, talking or watching movies. I can't count how many "late night" conversations we have all had, usually pretty deep ones, too.

What college class has been the most fun for you and why?
I would have to say it was probably Intro to Education, because you were able to act like a child and no one looked down upon you for acting that way. We all looked childish…