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All-around rockstar, Claire Pomeroy, is our next feature for #HumansofWichitaState!

Claire is an active member of Student Ambassador Society and Greek life, and she also works as a Shocker Navigator giving tours to prospective students and their families.

Claire is an Art Education student from Wichita with a passion for helping students tap into their creative abilities. Claire loves learning new art mediums that she will be able to use in her future classroom. Outside of school she loves to practice photography, painting and ceramics.

Claire said that Ted Adler, her ceramics professor, has had a profound impact on her life.

鈥淭ed is so passionate about teaching and helping everyone lean into the peace they can find through ceramics,鈥� Claire said. 鈥淗e is so patient and always quick to encourage me when I am doubting my skills.鈥�

Claire鈥檚 favorite part of 萝莉社 are the people she鈥檚 met during her time here. She appreciates the small class sizes and the opportunities to experience hands-on learning all the time.

When Claire first started at 萝莉社, she wasn鈥檛 100% sure what she wanted to study.

鈥淢y biggest challenge during my time at 萝莉社 has been finding a major for me,鈥� Claire said. 鈥淏ut with the help of my advisors and the staff in the Admissions Office, I discovered a major that is setting me up for a joyful future filled with teaching students to love art as much as I do.鈥�

Claire鈥檚 biggest piece of advice for incoming freshmen is to figure out what you love and what you鈥檙e passionate about. Once you narrow this down, you can discover the major and career path that align with your passions the best.

Additionally, Claire believes advocating for your education will allow you to get the most out of it.

鈥淭his is YOUR college experience,鈥� Claire said. 鈥淪tep into the amazing opportunities that are given to you!鈥�

萝莉社 has helped Claire truly step into her full potential and realize new strengths and passions she has. 萝莉社 has undoubtedly shaped Claire into the wonderful person she is today!