My most memorable Behrend experience...

was my first Alternative Spring Break. A team of Behrend students got to travel down to Fort Myers, Florida for Hurricane Ian relief. It was an eye-opening experience and pushed me out of my comfort zone. I was able to make an impact and connect with other Behrend students who were also passionate about service! Since then, I have been on two more trips— one to Puerto Rico and another where we returned to Fort Myers.

Advice I would give to incoming students is...

don't let fear get in the way of enjoying your college experience— join that club, reach out to that professor, or even talk to the person sitting next to you in your math class! Behrend has hundreds of opportunities, and overcoming any fear you have is a big part in making sure you make the most of these experiences.

I chose Penn State Behrend...

because of its inclusive nature. You can come to Behrend and truly belong, no matter who you are or how you identify. The campus is a small, friendly community— but it still manages to provide students with the bigger resources they need academically and career-wise. Penn State Behrend creates leaders.

My favorite location on campus is...

the Commuter Lounge! It is a great space for commuter students to gather and get homework done. My favorite part of the space is the Keurig— you can make yourself a coffee for free! There's also a kitchen in the space for commuters to use.

I'm passionate about...

Science Fashion Learning New Things Public Health Politics Community Service Friendship Bracelets Art Hiking

I'm involved with...

Schreyer Honors College Lion Scouts Lion Ambassadors Gender and Sexuality Equality Club Alternative Spring Break Leadership Scholars Program Behrend Honors Program Summer Leadership Conference 814-GOOD Behrend Leadership Conference Science Ambassadors Behrend Welcome Week Commuter