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Short Interview with Ben Ellis

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

Name: Ben Ellis

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Major: Business Administration

School: Harrisburg Area Community College

 

What do you like to do in your free time?

“Kayaking! I love how relaxing it is and spending time with friends on the water is always fun. So far I’ve been kayaking on the Buffalo, Lehigh, Susquehanna, and Conestoga Rivers.”

 

What are some of your favorite places you’ve traveled to?

“I’d say Israel and the Rocky Mountains. Also, Lake George! My family vacations there every year and I always look forward to spending time on the lake.”

 

What do you like best about your hometown?

“I like how there are so many things to do outside. Hiking and kayaking are some of my favorites.” 

 

Dream job?

“Owning my own business is definitely a goal of mine. That would be so cool.”

 

Who are your biggest inspirations?

“Both of my grandpas and my dad. They are all very genuine people that care about their family. They are also successful so that inspires me.”

  • Fun fact: Ben’s grandad was a mayor.

 

What is something on your bucket list?

“Living in a different country. It would be so cool to be immersed in a different culture.”

 

School of Media Arts and Design student with a concentration in Interactive Design. Campus Correspondent for the JMU chapter of Her Campus, Campus Coordinator for Rent the Runway on Campus, and Social Media Marketing Intern for Auntie Anne's.