I am from Earling, which is a small town located in the southwest region of Iowa. I went to a small parochial school from preschool until eighth grade and then I went to Harlan High School. I have always loved my science classes and I am currently majoring in biology. I am also interested in history. What I enjoy doing the most is being outdoors and working on projects like building book cases. My favorite hobby would be camping.
I felt that I was at my best when I was working at a nursing home as a certified nurses' assistant. I love to help others and at my job I always felt that I was helping my residents feel comfortable and happy. I made a difference in their lives and they defiantly impacted mine.
As a peer mentor, I would like to help the incoming Hixson Scholars adjust to college life and I want them to feel welcome to Iowa State. I also have a goal to become more comfortable talking in front of groups. My role as a peer mentor is to be a liaison between the Hixson program and Iowa State University. I would like the freshmen to feel that they can ask me anything and I will be there to help them. We have already been through the emotions and situations the incoming freshmen will be experiencing therefore, I feel that peer mentors have the insight to help the freshmen get through their first semester.
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI think you will be able to accomplish all of your goals as a Hixson Peer Mentor. It seems like you have a real passion for helping others and I think this will be the perfect opportunity for you to do that. The new Hixsons will definitely be asking you about your experiences and use you as a resource.
Joshua
Liz,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the outdoors as well! Sometimes that can make a city like Ames seem cramped, so I hope that I can help if any of the incoming students have problems like that. I think that you will be a great resource for incoming Hixson scholars.
Kim