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Claire Estep

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Alabama chapter.

Name: Allison Claire Estep 

Hometown: Sumter, SC 

Major: Biology

Relationship status: in a relationship 

Favorite TV show: Great British Bake Off

Favorite place to eat in Tuscaloosa: Chuys

What clubs are you involved in? “The biggest thing right now is I’m currently trying to get both Athleye Ally and Out Sports chapters on the UA campus.”

Who is your celebrity crush? Katelin Snyder

Describe your dream date. “Lots of coffee and hiking. I love camping and being outdoors so something to do with that.” 

Describe yourself in three words. “My girlfriend said ‘sassy, caring, and headstrong.”

What do you think is your best quality? “I would say I’m self-sacrificing. I’d rather take the heat for a situation and let other people get by unscathed than ever protect myself. I’ve been through a lot and know how to handle myself when tough stuff happens. I try and give everyone else the best opportunity to succeed.”

What’s the best advice you have ever gotten? “A really good friend of mine once told me, in regards to me having to deal with petty people, ‘Don’t let the bitches get to you.’”

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Helmi Henkin

Alabama '18

Helmi is a senior at The University of Alabama from Menlo Park, California studying psychology and French. She has been to 78 countries on seven continents! Her favorites are Finland (since that's where her family lives), Bali and Antarctica. When she's not in class or traveling she loves reading, singing and songwriting, and hanging out with friends.