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Major: Social Work
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Craig, Colorado
Hobbies: Riding bikes, fishing, being outside, and spending time with friends
Quote: Comparison is the thief of joy.
Fun fact: I have never been on a plane.
Major: Psychology
Class: Senior
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Hobbies: Rugby, working out, and reading
Involvement: I play rugby here at CMU and am also employed at the rec center
Quote: "And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." - John Steinbeck
Fun Fact: I have a cat named Goose.
Learning Strategy: Read/skim chapters before class and write any notes in black pen, then take more detailed notes in a different color when you are in class (drawing pictures that help you make connections are great too!)
Major: English: Secondary Education
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
Hobbies: Drawing and painting, writing, jewelry making, and rock climbing
Involvement: Peer internship, babysitting, women's rights activism
Quote: "Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." - Kurt Cobain
Fun Fact: I can do a phenomenal impression of a chicken.
Learning Strategy: My favorite way to learn is by turning studying into a game through various methods. I also swear by using planners and calendars in order to keep myself organized and on top of upcoming assignments.
Major: Double major in Psychology and Aviation Technology
Class: Senior
Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado
Hobbies: Video games, Tennis, Camping, Hanging out with friends
Involvement: Resident Assistant in Grand Mesa Hall, IRIS Solutions Specialist, and NAMI Treasurer
Quote: “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”
Fun Fact: I won the first state tennis match at Lakewood High School, the high school I went too, since 1976.
Learning Strategy: Study with other people as long as everyone is focused and on task.
Major: Counseling Psychology
Class: Senior
Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
Hobbies: Photography, Hiking, Listening to music, Hanging out with friends, Off roading, Traveling
Involvement: Downtown Vineyard Thrive and Young Life
Quote: “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” -Walt Disney
Fun Fact: I am so terrified of spiders, it’s not even funny.
Learning Strategy: Stay on top of things, because when you get it done sooner, the more time you’ll have to work on it. And flashcards are one of the best ways to retain information and test your memory!
Major: Social Work
Class: Senior
Hometown: Kauai, Hawaii
Hobbies: Going to the beach and spending quality time with friends and family
Involvement: Link Caller- Alumni Association, Social Work Club, Ho’olokahi Polynesian Club, and
Trio Participant
Quote: In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take.
Fun Fact: I can wiggle my ears.
Learning Strategy: Quizlet Flash Cards
Major: Political Science
Class: Junior
Hometown: Romeoville, Illinois
Hobbies: I love reading and going on drives to nowhere.
Involvement: RA in Grand Mesa on the 1st floor, Desk Attendant in Grand Mesa
Quote: "You will get there, but right now you are here. (and here is wonderful)"
Fun Fact: My favorite book is The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. It's equal parts beautiful and heartbreaking.
Learning Strategy: Start with the task or subject you least look forward to and end with the task or subject you most look forward to. The time ends up going by faster when you have something to look forward to!
Major: Nursing
Class: Sophomore
Home state: Mississippi
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, swimming, and any activities outside. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies, hanging out with my cat, and crocheting.
Involvement: Peer Coach with SSE!
Quote: Live one day at a time.
Fun Fact: I made a queen-size blanket over the summer.
Learning Strategy: Color coding to stay organized, use a planner every day, map out classes at beginning of the semester, and give yourself study breaks.
Major: Nursing
Class: Senior
Hometown: Lakewood, CO
Hobbies: I like singing, going on walks, and doing arts and crafts.
Involvement: I am a part of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and YoungLife organizations.
Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela
Fun Fact: I’ve been to Japan!
Learning Strategy: I like to form study groups with my classmates and reteach the material to each other. This way if someone doesn’t understand a concept the rest of us can help out.
Major: Counseling Psychology
Class: Senior
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
Hobbies: Writing, music, and journaling
Involvement: Psychology Club and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Quote: “Perseverance is falling down 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” -Julie Andrews
Fun Fact: I have never eaten a pickle and never will because of a bet I made four years ago.
Learning Strategy: Flashcards for memorization and using a planner for organization/time management!
Major: Secondary Education: English
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Denver, CO
Hobbies: I love reading, spending time with friends and family, and playing the flute!
Involvement: Over the summer I worked at the YMCA taking kids on tons of field trips.
Quote: “You are destined to make a joyful noise in this world” - Thom Uhl
Fun Fact: I broke my arm in 4th grade running into a wall playing tag indoors.
Learning Strategy: Study groups, flashcards, and color coordinating notes.