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

You have definitely seen senior Janie Riccardi on campus. Her effortlessly cool style and laid back personality is noted by all who know her. I got the chance to catch-up with this second semester senior, and reflect on her time on Hawk Hill.

HC: Hometown?

Springfield, NJ

HC: Major?

I am a Communications Studies major, with minors in English and Marketing.

HC: Favorite music?

One of my favorite bands is the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but I really love all genres of music!

HC: Guilty Pleasure?

Cheetos Puffs and, since turning 21, red red wine!

HC: Favorite thing about Philly?

Beer gardens in the warm weather!

HC: Favorite semester of all time at SJU and why?

I think both of my semesters of senior year because I’m living with my three best friends.

HC: Involvement on campus?

Alpha Phi

HC: Best place to live as an SJU student and why?

Manayunk; I love being able to walk anywhere – coffee shops, restaurants, friends’ places!

HC: What are you looking forward to this semester?

Just soaking up the last couple months of college with my friends.

HC: Describe your SJU experience in 3 words

Surprising, challenging, character-building

HC: What advice would you tell your freshman year self?

Don’t feel guilty when you find yourself procrastinating every once in awhile (or every day)! Stay calm, it’ll all work out :)

HCXO,

Katherine

Spotlight: Janie Riccardi ’17

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