Hometown: Forest Hills, NY
Major/minor: NEJS/ Anthropology & IGS
Tell me about your involvement in Sigma Delta Tau!
I joined my first semester at Brandeis, and it was a great way for me as a midyear to adjust to campus life. I’ve made some amazing friends, and there were a lot of opportunities for leadership as well so I knew I wanted to take advantage of that.
Wow! So what positions have you held?
I was recruitment chair last fall, and now I’m the vice president of our chapter. I love the organization so much, so it’s been great to help maintain traditions and help shape the sorority for the future.
Tell me about NEJS (Near Eastern Jewish Studies)!
Part of the reason I decided to come to Brandeis was for the NEJS department, so I knew coming in that I wanted to major in it. The professors are amazing, and their reputations preceded them from books and research projects I did in high school, so its an honor to be in their classes! All of the major classes are really diverse so I’ve never had to take the same type of class twice.
So do you want to go into a career in the Jewish community?
I’m not sure! I’ve worked for Jewish organizations in the past and had great experiences but who knows where my future will take me.
Going along with this, you participate in MEOR on campus?
Yeah, I’m currently in my third semester of the program and even though I’m a NEJS major, MEOR has provided a very different setting to learn rather than just learning in a classroom.
Cool! Do you have any fun plans for February break?
Actually, yes! I’m going to Washington D.C. with a few friends, and then afterwards I’m going to SDT leadership school in Baltimore.
Eventful! With Valentine’s day so soon, who’s your dream celebrity date?
Chad Michael Murray in season three of One Tree Hill. He looks really good in that season.
I feel that. Speaking of which, what is your favorite TV show or movie?
My all time favorite movie is the Parent Trap. I’m obsessed and I know every line. I play it in my head when I’m bored sometimes, even.
One of the best movies. What’s a winter essential you can’t live without?
Definitely my warm American Apparel winter leggings. They’re comfortable and effective!
One essential in general?
Chelsea Handler, her books and show. I love her sass and her free spirit.
What’s one thing you’re most looking forward to for spring?
Definitely being able to sit out on the porch of my house at night. And being outside in general!