Meet Our Staff: Abby Russo ‘18
Year: Junior
Major(s): English; minor in French & Francophone Studies
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Activities on Campus: I’m a member of the William & Mary Women’s chorus, Phi Mu fraternity, Delta Omicron Music Fraternity, and I work at Cosi.
Describe Yourself in Three Words:
Loud, Passionate, Imaginative
What is Your Go-To Starbucks Order?
Definitely the caramel macchiato. It’s good for any season, hot or cold!
What Do You Like to Do In Your Free Time?
I write! I love reading (surprise!) And knitting. Knitting while watching Netflix.
What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?
I have always wanted to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
What is Something Someone Would Be Surprised to Learn About You?
Though I live in Richmond now, I actually grew up in New Jersey and didn’t move to Virginia until I was sixteen! I’m very much a Jersey girl at heart. (Anyone who has tasted bagels or pizza from New Jersey would be.)
What’s Your Favorite Part of William and Mary?
I truly enjoy living in a swamp.
But in all honestly, I have met some of the best people I know on this campus, doing a variety of incredible things that they’re passionate about, which is inspiring!
What is One Piece of Advice You Have For Freshman (or anyone)?
You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.
If You Were President of the College for a Day, What Would You Do?
I would open a tab for students at the Crust to eat as many skillet cookies as humanly possible. I don’t know about you, but I could always eat a skillet cookie.
Also, free laundry.
Why Did You Decide to Join HerCampus?
I love to write! I’ve been writing creatively since I was younger, and recently I’ve been trying to write in different styles and genres, and HerCampus was a great way for me to pursue that!
What Is Your Favorite Part of HerCampus?
I love the people who write for and manage our chapter of Her Campus. Our fall pumpkin spice taste test was truly one of the highlights of my season.