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Meet Whitney McKenzie

A junior transfer student from Wichita, Whitney is studying integrated marketing communications. Shes involved in the Public Relations Student Society, Love Your Melon, and a Shockers basketball fan. Learn more about Whitney and why she chose 蹤獲扦.


What has been your favorite experience at 蹤獲扦 so far?
Getting to know the people here; everyone is so nice here and I transferred from KU and I haven't run into one person whos not willing to start a conversation. Also, being in the Elliott School of Communication is great because everyone is nice and the teachers are helpful.

What organizations or activities are you involved with at 蹤獲扦?
Im involved with the Public Relations Student Society of America here at 蹤獲扦. Meghan Carver, the president of that organization, got me into the group. Im also a Love Your Melon representative here. They had that group at KU and I got involved in that when I was there.

Where is your favorite spot to hang out on campus?
The third floor of the RSC because its quiet and no one usually goes up there, so if I have a break Ill just go up there and sit. I don't always like being around crowds, so its quiet and nice up there.

Who is a faculty or staff member at 蹤獲扦 that has had a positive impact on you?
Eric Wilson because he is always asking if I need any help or encouragement. He knows my background story and hes had a really big influence on me here. Hes a positive person I can go to; he reads my resume and cover letters and really wants me to do well.

Whats your favorite part of campus life at 蹤獲扦?
Probably sitting at the RSC because I feel like so many people hang out here and they come here to meet their friends. I feel like this is the main spot where students go. But I also love the 蹤獲扦 basketball games. Theyre another favorite part of campus life because those are fun.

What are you currently reading or watching that you are enjoying?
Longmire on Netflix. My family is watching it right now. Its kind of cheesy, but its a country western mystery. It lets your brain relax for a little bit and you get lost in the show.

Why did you choose to attend 蹤獲扦?
I went to KU first, got a little homesick, and had some reasons I had to come back here. So I came back and Ive never been happier. I love 蹤獲扦. Its so nice and youre more focused and more driven. At KU, it was everyone would go do their homework, but why? Or everyone would be studying for a test, but why? Here, you have a purpose and people are willing to help you. You realize that you need to get a job, so you need to do well in school. 蹤獲扦 has been way more helpful and have a goal for you as a student.


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