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Hometown:
Laurens, Iowa

Majors:
Social Work and Psychology

Class:
Senior

Activities:
I am the president of Social Awareness Organization, secretary of Criminal Justice Organization, founder and vice president of the Young Democrats. I am also a member of Gay-Straight Alliance and Phi Alpha.


In 10 years, I will be…

I would love to be a counselor working with hospice patients and their families.

What's the coolest thing you've done since you began attending Dana?
The coolest thing that I have done since coming to Dana was competing and winning the cross-dressing lip-sync contest with my friends.

Why did you choose Dana?
I came to Dana for the small size and the social work program.

What's the best thing about being a student at Dana?
Due to the small size of Dana's campus, it is really easy to get to know a large number of people.

What will you remember most about your time at Dana?
Hanging out with my friends and going to Student Activities like Winterfest, Mission Improvable and the Golf Cart Parade.

What's the best thing about living on campus?
The best thing about living on campus is that you can always find something to do.

What do you and your friends enjoy doing?
We enjoy watching or going to movies, listening to music, going dancing and shopping.

What college class has been the most fun for you and why?
My favorite class so far has been Social Work Practice and Theory I because I loved role playing the counseling situations.

What kinds of real-world experience have you gotten while at Dana?
Last summer I worked on the oncology floor at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. It was a great experience for me and helped me know that I am on the right career path.