What is your full name? Erica Elaine Smith
What is your hometown? Louisa, Virginia a small town located in between Charlottesville, and Richmond, VA.
What is your relationship status? I am in a relationship.
What is your major? Psychology, and this may sound a little biased but, it’s one of the most interesting subjects out there.
What sort of independent studies did you do for the Psychology department? I researched and carried out an experiment on the negative effects of artificial sweeteners on memory. I am currently working on an in-depth portfolio of statistics, with a concentration on psychological research statistics.
Do you have any career plans for after graduation? I don’t have anything specific lined up, but I do have quite a few things in mind. Whatever I end up doing will involving helping other people…that’s what I enjoy doing most.
What has been your favorite Hollins experience? I like this question because I ask other people all the time. A lot of people jump straight to explaining their favorite traditions and events but the best thing I have experienced at Hollins is walking around campus where at certain times I’ve found myself overwhelmed with a feeling of knowing this is exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Oh goodness. I like to look ahead but not that far ahead. I can say that I hope I’m doing something purposeful…that’s a tough question.
What is one interesting fact about you that no one knows? If I told you then everyone would know…just kidding. I think a lot of people don’t really know how introverted I can be sometimes.
Who is your celebrity crush? That’s not even a question… Brandi Carlile.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hollins chapter.