Meet Vanessa, a Junior Special Education major who loves sports, Jesus and her friends.
Basics
Name: Vanessa Volz
Hometown: Peachtree City, aka the golf cart bubble
Year: Junior
Major: Special Education
Relationship Status: Dating Someone
Favorites:
Late Night Snack: Cheez-its or Chocolate
Activity: Either playing with dogs or spending quality time with those close to me and just hearing about their life
Holiday: A tie between Christmas and Thanksgiving
Place To Be: She loves the lake and the mountains, so anywhere those two things are. She also loves being home with her family; it’s a pretty great place to be.
Memory at GCSU: Surprising her best friend, Christal, in her back yard with 75 people for her birthday! Vanessa says, “it was the greatest moment. Seeing someone witness how loved they are is truly a beautiful sight.”
Book: Redeeming Love
TV Show: Scandal or Baby Daddy. Vanessa, along with the rest of the world, agrees Olivia Pope is a boss.
Questions:
What campus activities are you involved in?
“I work for Rec Sports and keep score for all intramural games. It’s a great job that gives me the opportunity to meet many new people, while also watching people play sports. I am a huge fan of sports and meeting new people, so this job is everything I could ask for. Along with score keeping intramurals, I also play them as well. I am currently on five different teams; I love competition. I also try my best to go to Wesley and House church each week, but sometimes school gets busy and I am unable to attend. My faith is a big deal to me. I am also in Kappa Delta sorority.”
How would you describe your personal style?
“I honestly don’t know how to answer this, so I asked my roommate and she said ‘Hipster’. I like to wear things that are trendy, but comfortable. Comfort is definitely key.”
What are some of your goals in life?
“I want to have a job that I absolutely love. Have a family one day would also be great. I also want to share the gospel with others who may not know about it.”
What do you hope to be when you grow up?
“Once I am finished with college, which will not be fore awhile, I want to be a Speech Pathologist. However, I will also be a certified Special Education teacher, so I hope to be doing either of those in the future.”
What is some advice that you would give Freshman?
“Make the most of your time at college, but don’t forget to stay on top of your schoolwork. Four years will fly by. Trust me; I have no idea where my last two years went. Take the time to make new friends and build meaningful relationships with the people around you. These are the friendships you will carry with you the rest of your life. Remember to surround yourself with good community, because when life gets hard and school begins to pick up, it is the closest people to you that will help you get through it. As well as the big man upstairs, aka, my main man Jesus. Do not lose sight of who you are, but continue to learn and grow in the person that you are meant to be.” PREACH, Vanessa, preach.