With graduation just around the corner, it is the perfect time to highlight the seniors at University of Oregon! In order to have their voice be heard, I interviewed six graduating ducks and asked them a set of questions.
Name: Sammy Hansen
Major: Psychology and anthropology double major
Describe college in three words: Absolutely life changing.
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshmen at UO? GET INVOLVED! Being involved on campus makes you feel like it is your community, your home.
What is your dream job after graduating? Working for a mental health-screening program in a hospital.
Name: Sean Reynolds
Major: Journalism
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Describe college in three words: Too damn fast.
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshmen at UO? Meet as many people as possible and just enjoy your time at school. It goes by quicker than you think.
What is your dream job after graduating? Sports PR in Southern California.
Name: Nicole Ibarra
Major: Journalism: Public Relations
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Describe college in three words: Sweatpants. Broke. Coffee.
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshmen at UO? Study your ass off, but make long lasting memories with your friends!
What is your dream job after graduating? Doing PR for Adobe.
Name: Holly Jefferis
Major: Public relations with a minor in business.
Hometown: Springfield, Oregon
Describe college in three words: Challenging, exciting, inspiring
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshman at UO? Don’t be afraid to change your major. I went from business to Econ to public relations and couldn’t be happier with my decision. Take a variety of classes and explore your options before you get stuck with something you hate!
What is your dream job after graduating? My dream job is to work at a lifestyle or food & beverage PR agency.
Name: Grant Sutherland
Major: Economics
Hometown: Mercer Island, WA
Describe college in three words: Spontaneous, Rigorous, Experimental.
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshman at UO? Take advantage of all the resources that are made available to you. A wise man once told me, “It’s not so much about the grades you make, but the hands you shake.”
What is your dream job after graduating? Real Estate Developer.
Name: Stefanie Schulz
Major: Journalism: Public Relations
Hometown: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Describe college in three words: Lively. Innovative. Spirited.
What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshmen at UO? Have big dreams and you will grow into them, and remember to always stay true to yourself.
What is your dream job after graduating? To do in-house PR for Rossignol or Atomic Skis, or to work for Red Bull Creative.
Go Ducks!
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