Baylor Celebrities
Celebrities
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J.J. IlsengBy December 8, 2011 - 9:48pm Meet J.J. Ilseng, the new Study Abroad and Exchange Advisor for Baylor. He graduated from Texas Tech for undergrad and from Vanderbilt for grad school. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania and loves to travel. Sic’em J.J. Where are you from? Ohio. What is your favourite part of working on a college campus? That I’m working for higher education and that it is where minds go to learn and ultimately where minds go to change. What is your degree in? READ MORE |
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Sophie ChorBy December 1, 2011 - 12:19am What do you study? Finance and Economics Where are you from? Carrollton, Texas Who has been your most influential professor/person at Baylor? Dr. Morera, because he doesn't show mercy in slackers. His class taught me to work extra hard to get to my goals. What are your favorite places on campus? I love walking into Hankamer Business School, because it is such a beautiful building and it will be the place where I will transform into a great businesswoman. READ MORE |
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Elisa EscamillaBy November 16, 2011 - 12:00am Meet Elisa Escamilla, an exchange student here on Baylor's campus! What do you study? I am studying business administration and entrepreneurship. Where are you from? I am from Mexico. What has been your favorite part of your study abroad experience so far? Meeting people, and studying at Baylor, I have learned so much. What's the biggest cultural difference you have noticed since coming to the States? People in US are more independent than Mexican people. READ MORE |
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Gib ReynoldsBy November 9, 2011 - 12:00am Major: Entrepreneurship and International Business Classification/graduation date: Senior/May 2012 What activities are you a part of at Baylor? Baylor Angel Network, CEO, Entrepreneurship LLC, Baylor Applied Ventures Who have been your most influential professors? Dr. Petty, Mary Abrahams, Dr. Gilbreath What are your favorite places on campus? North Village Community Center, Mayborn Museum, Back Side of Law School READ MORE |
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Layne LynchBy October 25, 2011 - 12:00am What is your major, classification, and graduation date? BFA in Theatre Performance, Junior, 2013 What activities are you a part of at Baylor? Baylor Theatre, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Uproar Records Who have been your most influential professors? All of my theatre professors are such influential people. I'm so lucky to have professors that are driven by a passion that I share and to learn from their experiences. Thomas Ward, Stan Denman, Lisa Denman, Steven Pounders, and DeAnna Toten Beard have all been inspirational to me. READ MORE |
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Kim GibsonBy October 20, 2011 - 12:00am What is your major, classification, and graduation date? I'm working on a double-major in English and Linguistics with a minor in Creative Writing. I'm a senior and will be graduating in May. What activities are you a part of at Baylor? I am president of Sigma Tau Delta (Baylor's English honor society), vice president of The Baylor Literary Society, and poetry editor of The Phoenix literary magazine. Who have been your most influential professors? Dr. Bill Davis in the English department is one of my heroes. He is a fantastic poet and creative writing instructor. I will always be indebted to him. What are your favorite places on campus? READ MORE |
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Cassandra BarillasBy October 11, 2011 - 10:25pm What's your classification/expected graduation? Senior/December '11! Major/Minor? Film and Digital Media with a minor in Entrepreneurship Wow, so you graduate in a couple months, what are you planning on doing? Well, I just launched my newest business, videogramproductions.com for the class Baylor Applied Ventures and I'm launching two more businesses within the next six months, so hopefully those businesses pan out so I can keep doing more entrepreneurial adventures. READ MORE |
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Sarah AbdullahBy October 5, 2011 - 12:00am Major: Neuroscience/pre-med Expected Graduation: December 2012 Career Goals: Homeopathic/naturopathic medicine Activities at Baylor: ASA, STEPS, Impact Favorite activity in Waco: Cliff diving and eating Favorite place on campus: Founders mall Favorite class so far at Baylor: Intro to neuroscience Favorite Baylor moment: Christmas on 5th, Dia del Oso, Homecoming Activities you would like to learn: Guitar, gymnastic, violin If you were an animal, what would you be: Tiger If you were a piece of candy, what would you be: Jolly Rancher Favorite place in the world: Nairobi, Kenya or London, UK Beverage of choice: Sweet Tea Favorite restaurant in Waco: Bangkok Royale READ MORE |
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Amanda HoneyBy February 8, 2011 - 9:40pm Meet Amanda Honey, a 21-year-old history major from Celina, Texas. Amanda just got back from studying abroad in Rome and is busy preparing for the LSAT this semester, but she had time to squeeze in an interview for HC! 1. Activities involved in at Baylor? BAC (Baylor Activities Council), MOAS (Model Organization of the American States), Ent-LLC (Entrepreneurship Living Learning Center), and PAWS (People Around the World Sharing) Partner. 2. Favorite activity in Waco? “Going out to Lake Waco and the suspension bridge” 3. Favorite place on campus? “Tidwell, I know it doesn't make much sense, but I'm a history major and am there all the time--it's close to my heart.” READ MORE |
