Ariane
Major: Business and Commerce, and Organizational Management
Hometown: Chicago, IL
What attracted you to AU? The faculty and staff, and the Dunham School of Business.
What is your favorite class? Why? Interdisciplinary Studies 2000. I enjoy listening to different students' perspectives about the world we live in today.
Who is your favorite professor? What class did you take with that professor? Vivian Christiano in English 1020. She is my favorite professor because of her commitment and dedication to teaching. Also, she always encouraged me in and out of the classroom.
Favorite quote? "The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but to the one that endureth to the end."
What is playing on your i-Pod? "Praise Him in Advance" by Marvin Sapp
Favorite movie? "Madea's Family Reunion"
What advice would you give a first-year or prospective student? Get organized right away and figure out how to balance academics and your social life.
When did you realize AU was the place for you? After my visit the semester before high school graduation. I was in Crimi Auditorium listening to students speak and I knew AU was for me!
What is your favorite AU tradition? Homecoming! The alumni, family and friends come to AU as we watch the football team strive for victory.
What is your favorite part about AU? That the school is small and you can still be yourself; you are not a number in the classroom, the professor knows your name! I enjoy talking to my professors one-on-one.
What kinds of hands-on work experience have you had as an AU student? I've had the opportunity to work in Admissions. It's a great place to be. You get to talk to prospective students and assist with paperwork!
What kind of activities do you participate in on campus? Organized Action Council, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Awareness Respect Integrity Sisterhood Empowerment (ARISE)
What do you do in your free time? I enjoy watching old episodes of "Grey's Anatomy."
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekends? If the weather is nice, I like going for walks. If not, I'll be somewhere studying! Then out with friends.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy bowling.
Where is the best place to study? Upstairs in the corner of the library. It's like you're in a hiding place and no one can find you!
