Amanda
Major: Communication
Hometown: Yorkville, Illinois
What is your favorite class and why? "Small Groups/Teams" (COM2300). It is an interesting class that you can carry with you into the workforce.
Who is your favorite professor and why? Matt Kneller knows what he is talking about when it comes to communication and keeps the class interested.
Favorite quote? "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world."
Favorite movie? "Sixteen Candles"
What advice would you give a first-year or prospective student? Get involved. Participate in clubs, on-campus activities, sports, anything you can get your hands on. You will meet so many more people this way.
The AU community is a close-knit group of students, professors and alumni. What's it like? You can walk around campus and always see a familiar face. It's nice to always know someone.
What do you do for fun? Play tennis, watch movies, hang out with friends.
Where is the best place to study? The study room in the library.
Why did you choose to come to AU and get involved with athletics? I knew I would get playing time on the tennis team going to a small school.
What do you like most about your team sport? We are a close team that always has a good time.
What benefits have you gained from participating in athletics here at AU? Met even more people on campus and got an opportunity to be a part of a college team.
