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Katie Kolat, Executive Director of Dance Marathon

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

Year: Senior.

Major: Psychology.

Minor(s): Crime, Law and Society & Sociology.

Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina.

What are you involved in on campus?

I am the Executive Director for Dance Marathon, Recruitment Coordinator focusing on Chapter Relations for the Panhellenic Council and the Secretary for Order of Omega. I am also involved in Rho Lambda, Phi Mu and the Psychology Club.

Who has been someone you’ve looked up to during your college career?

During my college career, I have looked up to my mom. She has always been there for me when I am having a bad day or I just need to talk. She is the one who pushes me to do everything to the best of my ability and is always there to support me. My mom is my best friend. 

What has been your greatest or most inspiring memory from being at CofC?

My greatest memory at the College of Charleston was my first Dance Marathon. It was such a life changing experience and I immediately wanted to get involved more. The kids are absolutely inspiring and so strong. I have served as the Morale Chair for two years and am now the Executive Director.

What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

I would tell incoming freshman to get involved in the community. That is the best way to meet people outside of classes and to get comfortable with the college.

What piece of wisdom or advice do you try to live by?

I try to live my life everyday to the fullest. I like to keep positive things in my life and remove the negative things. If I am able to end my day on a happy note, I believe that I had a successful day.

What goals do you have as you enter your last year at the College?

As I enter my last year of college, I want to have a successful Panhellenic formal recruitment, plan an amazing Dance Marathon and get accepted to graduate school for forensic psychology.

A v-neck enthusiast from Greenville, South Carolina, Megan Dunn is a sophomore majoring in Communication and double minoring in Creative Writing and Film Studies. Having always been interested in media, she plans on one day being the female version of Ryan Seacrest. While she’s not writing or working on her campus radio show, Megan can be found binge watching Netflix or quoting Mean Girls.
Born and raised in the northernmost state, Alaska, Marissa flew south to College of Charleston for a little more sun and a little more heat.  She believes a good life involves coffee, puppies, and more coffee and free time is her favorite thing not to have.