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Carson Merine ’15

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Kristen Hatton Student Contributor, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Kathryn Saulinas Student Contributor, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bloom U chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Age: 21Year: JuniorHometown: Gettysburg, PAMajor: Criminal JusticeMinor: Professional WritingOrganizations involved in: OWLs, DAWN Husky PAWS, Black Cultural Society, CGA, B-Smart, Criminal Justice Club

Her Campus: Why did you decide to be an OWL?Carson Merine: I decided to become an OWL because I enjoy helping people and love having the ability to start new freshman students off on the right path.

HC: Why should students become active in the clubs on campus?CM: College is not simply about just getting a degree. The piece of paper that you work so hard for shows that you’re capable of passing classes, but the experience and different skill sets acquired by being involved is what makes your degree valuable.

HC: What has been your favorite college experience?CM: To me college in its entirety has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve had. From networking with successful people to enhancing my skill sets and making connections with wonderful people on campus, I have learned a lot, gained a lot, and have been able to establish some friendships that are invaluable.

HC: What do you want to do when you graduate?CM: I want to attend law school while pursuing my dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur so that I may be able to generate enough income to change and better the lives of my family in the United States and in Haiti. 

Favorite…Movie: Any of the Friday’sRestaurant in Bloomsburg: Rose Marie’sSexiest Trait in a Female: Intelligence/ HonestyArtist(s): Los, Kendrick, J. Cole, Wale, Drake, Ace HoodSports Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Miami HeatQuote: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

Kathryn is a loquacious and driven senior at Bloomsburg University studying English. Journalism has been her focus for almost eight years and she's slightly excited but mostly petrified of exploring her career options in a few short months. She can be found roaming the halls of Bakeless, yelling into the abyss in BU's student newspaper The Voice's office or making pancakes for her roommates.Check out her personal blog and her study abroad blog.