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Meet HC CofC’s Catherine Shanley

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

Name: Catherine Shanley

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Hampton, New Hampshire

Favorite Movie: Devil Wears Prada.

Three words to describe yourself: Spunky, sporty, and short.

Where are you most likely to be found on campus?

 Getting cereal at City Bistro or buying clothes with the money I don’t have at Urban Outfitters.

What are you involved with on campus?

I am a sprinter on the track team, I am also in the Honors College and write for Her Campus.

What’s your favorite thing about being on the CofC track team?

The friends that I have made on the team!

What’s the hardest thing about being on the track team?

The hardest thing is the daily commitment.  Also, 6 am Saturday practices.

What’s your favorite thing about being involved with HC at CofC?

My favorite part of HC is being a part of a group that’s so involved on campus.

What do you want to do in the future or when you graduate?

I’d like to leave CofC with some type of job or internship lined up.  I’d also like to have the best years of my life and some fun, of course!

What is some advice you have for future CofC students?

Get involved early!

Maura Lonergan is currently a Freshman at the College of Charleston. Born in Singapore and then living in Hong Kong, she loves to travel and is looking forward to going abroad. She is a student athlete majoring in Business. Her work background consists of summers coaching sailing, and two movie marketing internships with MTV and Paramount Pictures. Her love of creative writing and being involved with such a great company lead Maura to be a Her Campus High School Ambassador, and she is excited to continue to work with Her Campus throughout her college experience!