Melanie
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Yorkville, IL
What attracted you to AU?
It's close to home.
What do you feel makes AU unique?
It's a small campus with a good overall atmosphere.
Favorite class?
Anatomy and Physiology. It's an interesting class. John Lloyd, biology professor, is my favorite.
What do you hope to be doing after AU?
I want to go to graduate school and I want to be a physician's assistant.
What is playing on your iPod?
Keith Urban
Favorite Movie?
"Dirty Dancing"
What advice would you give a first year or prospective student?
Be open to trying new things but also remember you are here to get an education.
When did you realize AU was the place for you?
After speaking with peer advisors and different professors.
The AU community is a close-knit group of students, professors and alumni. What's it like?
Easy learning environment and the campus is full of faculty and staff wanting to help further your education.
What kinds of work experience have you had as an AU student?
I have a campus job in the Career Development Office in the Crouse Center. We plan a lot of student events.
What do you do for fun?
Work out, play sports, sleep and hang out with friends
