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Meet Julie Nguyen

While new to 蹤獲扦, Julie, a sophomore from Wichita, is enjoying her time on campus. She is studying psychology and spends her time going to basketball games and hanging out in the RSC. Learn more about Julie and why she chose 蹤獲扦.


What has been your favorite experience at 蹤獲扦 so far?
Probably the basketball games; they make me feel like Im part of 蹤獲扦. With everyone going here and going to games, it makes me feel like Im part of the school.

What organizations or activities are you involved with at 蹤獲扦?
Right now, I haven't gotten involved because Im a transfer student from WATC and new to campus. I went through the Shocker Pathway program and then came here this year. In the future I want to get into the psychology honors society and student government. I feel like most of the students that join student government show leadership qualities and I want to be a part of that too.

Where is your favorite spot to hang out on campus?
The RSC, because I like being around people and I also see that the RSC provides a lot of opportunities, too, so theres always something going on and theres always something interesting happening. Sometimes I hear random music or I see random clubs, so its a good way for me to spot an opportunity and go for it.

Who is a faculty or staff member at 蹤獲扦 that has had a positive impact on you?
I would say Paul Danner. He is the professor for Cancer: Perspectives and Controversies and that class made an impact on me because of how emotional the content was and because Danner was so relatable. He provided his own experience, which made me feel closer to him on a personal level.

Whats your favorite part of campus life at 蹤獲扦?
Because Im so new, Ive only experienced the basketball portion, so I would say that part is my favorite.

What are you currently reading or watching that you are enjoying?
Currently, I am reading The Nightingale and watching Game of Thrones. I am enjoying The Nightingale because it is very historic. It talks about the Holocaust and how Germany invaded France. Im really into the French culture, so its been informative. For Game of Thrones, its just really good. It started because a lot of my friends watch it and I decided to join; its now a group thing.

Why did you choose to attend 蹤獲扦?
Honestly, because I heard that the Psychology program here is really good and it made me want to go here. Im also closer to family and friends. A lot the friends I went to high school with attend here. That made me feel like I was already part of the family.


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