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Alesha
Nicknames: Nancy, Honors
Hometown: Rock Falls, IL
High school: Rock Falls High

Year in school: Senior
Majors: Business & Commerce/Accounting

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Student Accounting Society, Delta Mu Delta, Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma, Honors Program
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Optimistic, Enthusiastic
An interesting fact about me: I have a twin.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus makes it easy to meet people and get involved.
My advice to first-year students is: Study hard, but don’t forget to have some fun too – you’re only in college once.


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Alex
Nicknames: Al, Dilly, A-Rob
Hometown: Morris, IL
High school: Morris Community High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Health Science

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Science Club
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Gullible, Friendly
An interesting fact about me: I won two state championship titles for poms!
My favorite part of AU is: The smaller class sizes because it helps you get to know your classmates better, as well as your professors.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved and use your college experience to the fullest because the time flies by! Enjoy every moment.


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Andrew
Hometown: St. Charles, IL
High school: St. Charles North High

Year in school: Junior
Majors: Business Administration/Pre-Law

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Football, Tennis, Peer Advising, Honors Program, Dunham Scholars, Pre-Law Club
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Witty, Enthusiastic
An interesting fact about me: I was born in London, England.
My favorite part of AU is: Being able to get up five minutes before class.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved as much as you can.


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Carley P.
Nicknames: CP, Dilly
Hometown: Lansing, IL
High school: T.F. South High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Physical Education/ Minor: Health

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Spartan Physical Educators Club, AU Softball, STAR Mentor, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Open-Minded, Caring, Funny
An interesting fact about me: I eat barbeque sauce with almost everything.
My favorite part of AU is: The people and all of the free activities.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved and meet as many new people as you can -- you never know who you will meet.


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Carley R.
Nicknames: U.P.C.
Hometown: Bessemer, MI
High school: Luther L. Wright High

Year in school: Junior
Majors: Psychology/Communications

Activities I’m involved in at AU: AU Chorale, Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma
Three words to describe me: Spontaneous, Creative, Adventurous
An interesting fact about me: I have a brown spot on my right eye.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus, classes, and the people.
My advice to first-year students is: Have fun!


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Cory
Hometown: Maple Park, IL
High school: Kaneland High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Math/Secondary Education/ Minor: Spanish

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising and Honors Program
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Fun, Silly
An interesting fact about me: I’ve only moved once in my life.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus provides a close-knit community between students and staff.
My advice to first-year students is: Work hard, but have lots of fun while doing it and don’t be afraid to meet new people!


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David
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
High school: York High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Physical Education/ Minor: Health

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Football, Tennis, Intramurals, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Athletic, Awesome, Hilarious
An interesting fact about me: I have been to Ireland six times.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus helps you meet more people and teachers/faculty get to know who you are.
My advice to first-year students is: Stay organized and on top of your work but have fun too. Get out there.


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Erica
Nicknames: Lollipop
Hometown: Winnebago, IL
High school: Winnebago High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Elementary Education

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma, Honors Program
Three words to describe me: Caring, Energetic, Determined
An interesting fact about me: I’m claustrophobic.
My favorite part of AU is: I really like the smallness of campus. It is very warm and welcoming.
My advice to first-year students is: Be active on campus and meet new people!


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Gugulethu
Nicknames: Gugu, Gugs, Gugizzle
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
High school: Wheaton Warrenville South High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Accounting

Activities I’m involved in at AU: ATLAS, Black Student Association, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Giggly, Open-Minded, Enthusiastic
An interesting fact about me: When I was younger, I was run over by a bike. True story!
My favorite part of AU is: The people; just learning about others’ cultures and views interests me. I love meeting new people!
My advice to first-year students is: Take advantage of all the opportunities on campus. Get involved and have fun. You’re only in college once!


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J.D.
Hometown: Elburn, IL
High school: Kaneland High

Year in school: SENIOR
Major: Math/Secondary Education

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: AU FOOTBALL, Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma
Three words to describe me: Huggable, Laughable, Great Friend
An interesting fact about me: I am a HUGE New York Yankees fan – GO BOMBERS!
My favorite part of AU is: The close relationships between faculty and students.
My advice to first-year students is: Relax, make tons of friends, and have the best four years of your life.


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Jessica
Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, J-Dub
Hometown: Sterling, IL
High school: Sterling High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Social Work

Activities I’m involved in at AU: ATLAS, Organized Action Council, Latin American Student Association, Black Student Association, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Optimistic, Fun, Goofy
An interesting fact about me: I’m addicted to chocolate.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus size; you get to know people on a more personal level.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved!


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Katie
Nickname: Wheelz
Hometown: Elburn, IL
High school: Kaneland High

Year in school: Junior
Majors: Health Science/Spanish/ Minor: Biology

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising and Chorale.
Three words to describe me: Fun, Spontaneous, Adventurous
An interesting fact about me: I am a certified Scuba Diver.
My favorite part of AU is: The people and the friendly atmosphere they create.
My advice to first-year students is: Be yourself and take advantage of every opportunity to be involved on campus!


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Kristen
Nicknames: Kaysee, Kris
Hometown: Sugar Grove, IL
High school: Kaneland High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Art/ Minor: Spanish

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Cross Country, Track, Peer Advising, Honors Program
Three words to describe me: Creative, Care-Free, Funny
An interesting fact about me: I was in the American Girl magazine when I was younger.
My favorite part of AU is: My teammates and Peer Advisor overnights for training.
My advice to first-year students is: Be active and on campus as much as you can! The more you do the more fun your experience will be!


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Kristin
Nicknames: Kskol
Hometown: Manteno, IL
High school: Manteno High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Nursing

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Intramurals, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Comical, Open
An interesting fact about me: I played football.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus because it is easier to build close friendships.
My advice to first-year students is: Work hard and meet lots of new people.


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Leticia
Hometown: Elgin, IL
High school: Lake Zurich High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Health Science

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Happy-Go-Lucky, Loving
An interesting fact about me: I love pickles!!
My favorite part of AU is: The people are great, and the size.
My advice to first-year students is: Get out there and meet people!!!


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Mike
Hometown: Robbins, IL
High school: Harold L. Richards High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Biology

 

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Black Student Association, Organized Action Council, Fashion Loves You, AU Chorale, Peer Advising
Three words to describe me: Funny, Magnificent, Excellent
An interesting fact about me: I went to Australia in the summer of 2006 to run track for the state of Illinois, and I won two gold medals.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus, because it only takes about five minutes to get from hall to hall, as well as the dorm room sizes.
My advice to first-year students is: We are all here to reach a common goal and that is to further our education; there is a time and a place for fun.


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Pam
Nickname: Pamcakes
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High school: Proviso East High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Nursing/ Minor: Gender Studies

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Black Student Association, Peer Advising, STAR Mentor
Three words to describe me: Diva, Outspoken, Organized
An interesting fact about me: I have arthritis and I hate birds!
My favorite part of AU is: Meeting new people.
My advice to first-year students is: Take positive risks.


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Ray
Nicknames: Alpha Male, General, Koz, Ray-Ray
Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
High school: Schaumburg High

Year in school: Senior
Major: Health Science/ Minors: Chemistry/Biology

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Baseball, Student Athletic Advising Council, Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma
Three words to describe me: Athletic, Intelligent, Funny
An interesting fact about me: I hate the White Sox and I am a huge Cubs fan.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus because it builds close friendships that last a lifetime.
My advice to first-year students is: Work hard at school but don’t forget to live the college experience and meet a lot of new people.


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Richard
Nicknames: Fish, Fisher
Hometown: Lake Villa, IL
High school: Lakes Community High

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration

Activities I’m involved in at AU: Football, Peer Advising, Honors Program
Three words to describe me: Intelligent, Energetic, Personable
An interesting fact about me: I played a whole football game with a concussion and broken hand.
My favorite part of AU is: The small campus and the people.
My advice to first-year students is: Stay organized and try to plan ahead. Make sure to get involved with campus activities.


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Tabitha
Hometown: Clio, MI
High school: Clio High

Year in school: Junior
Major: Social Work


Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Phi Eta Sigma
Three words to describe me: Kind, Fun, Crazy
An interesting fact about me: I’ve owned over 20 animals in my life.
My favorite part of AU is: The people – the students and staff are so nice, helpful, and welcoming.
My advice to first-year students is: Get out there and meet new people, it will make your years here more fun and enjoyable.


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