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Austin Durling, ’16

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

 

Name: Austin Durling

Age: 19

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Year in school:  Freshman

Hometown: Amherst, N.H.

Major: Communications

Relationship Status: Single

 

What is your favorite thing about Elon?

 

The people that I have met here and all of the friends I have made.

 

Where is your favorite place to eat on campus?

 

Lakeside, I love how new it is and I really like the variety.

 

What do you look for most in a person?

 

I look for confidence, good teeth and a good sense of humor.

 

What is your biggest turn-off?

 

I really don’t like people who are rude.

 

Who would you consider your role model?

 

I don’t really have one; I just do my own thing and try to live up to my own expectations.

 

What is your go-to outfit?

 

My go-to outfit is khakis, V-neck t-shirt and my favorite pair of shoes.

 

Any advice you would give to incoming freshman?

 

Be yourself and try to be outgoing as possible and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, especially during the first couple months of school.

 

What is your biggest goal at Elon?

 

To have the most fun I can while also preparing myself to have a fulfilling and successful career. 

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My name is Tatum Pederson and I am a senior at Elon University majoring in Journalism and minoring in Digital Art. I am currently Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus Elon and I am an Entertainment Editor for Elon University’s magazine, The Edge. This summer, I was an Entertainment Intern at Niche Media in New York City. I learned how to transcribe interviews, assist at photo shoots, and conduct research on various entertainment topics. Last year, I was an Art and Editorial Intern at ELLE Decor magazine. At this internship, I worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief, Michael Boodro. I edited a “Behind The Scenes” video for the September 2014 Online Shopping section and was also published in the October 2014 issue. Two summers ago, I was an Entertainment Intern for Pink and Black magazine. I researched and wrote numerous articles involving media and entertainment. I am an extremely organized and creative student with experience in both a fast-paced environment and the magazine industry.
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