A Small Bite from my Life

I am a junior at Oregon State University. As a freshman I stared as a business major, but the classes were not all that enjoyable for me. I went undeclared for a year and took many introductory classes in a variety of subjects and majors. Currently I’ve settled on Speech Communication. Though I would say that giving speeches are one of my weaknesses, I enjoy people and feel it will be a good challenge for me. I have already finished my French minor and have also declared a business minor. I feel that with these three degrees, it leaves a lot of doors open for me. I have no idea what I’d like to do when I graduate but I know that whatever it is, I would like it to involve people and communication. Business is everywhere in the world and having a French background can help me get in the door. I know I want to travel either near the end of college or after I graduate. Doing a study abroad or an internship in France would be ideal. I am also looking into becoming an Au Pair in France, since I love kids and feel it is one of the best ways to be fully submerged in the culture and language. Looking on the job side of things, I have a few ideas floating around in my head but nothing too pressing just yet.

Outside of school there is a lot I like to do. I really enjoy sports, in particular volleyball, football and baseball. Cooking and baking is one my favorite things as well. Making food for others and entertaining is something my mom and I love to do. I also love the outdoors; anything involving nature is so uplifting and beautiful. Hiking and backpacking through mountains and swimming in icy alpine lakes can be a difficult, yet fun adventure. I’ve gotten involved in many organization and activities since becoming a student at OSU. I am a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and hold the position of Risk Management chairman. I recently became a member of Order of Omega which is an honors society for Greek members. I also play volleyball for the Oregon State Club volleyball team and I try to stay involved in various bible studies and church groups too. This past summer I work at Shadow Hills Country Club in Junction City, OR and also for my dad who owns an Insurance Agency for property and casualty. I am still working for both as much as I can during the school year. I love working for my dad, especially since family is so important to me. We are very family oriented and I’m happy how close I am to home at OSU. It helps that my little brother goes to school here too. Overall I stay very busy throughout the school year, but I’m generally very organized and staying busy keeps me going and it helps me to stay focused and on top of everything I need to get done. 

Here is a photo of my chapter receiving our new members last fall

Rainbow Lake, North Cascades National Park in Washington