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Darian Auge, ‘15

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

In life, there are not many transitions that compare to the transition of going to college. With living somewhere new, having to make new friends, and adjusting to the course work, starting college can be stressful for just about anyone. However this week’s campus celebrity is already making her mark at St. Ambrose as a freshman.

Name: Darian Marie Alexandra Auge

Hometown: Fort Madison, Iowa

Year at Ambrose: Freshman

What residence hall do you live in?
Betchel

What is your major?
Spanish and English education

What would be your dream job?
To be a Spanish or English Professor

What is your favorite class here?
Spanish 201 or New Student Seminar

Who are your favorite professors here?
Merredyth Beno and Laurie Massery

Why are they your favorites?
Dr. Massery makes Spanish class fun and interesting, and she is hilarious.
Merredyth is also hilarious, and you can talk to her about anything.

What is a fun fact about you?
I play four musical instruments: clarinet, violin, piano, and guitar.

What is your favorite movie?
A Beautiful Mind

What is your favorite food?
Peanut butter

Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 3 sisters and 1 brother

Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have a dog named Camille.

What do you feel is the most stressful thing about college?
Balancing school work, friends, sleep, and work.

What is your caffeinated beverage of choice?
Coffee

What extracurricular activities are you involved with?
Symphonic Band and MACA

What is your favorite thing to get at the Rogalski food court?
Peanut butter protein smoothie

What are three things you have with you at all times?
Cell phone, watch, and SAU ID

Mary is a senior at St. Ambrose University majoring in English and journalism. She is originally from Naperville, IL and hopes to one day be back in Chicago. In the past Mary has interned for Sourcebooks, a publishing company in Naperville, and this past year she studied abroad in London and interned at Parliament. She hopes to one day be an editor in publishing at a magazine or at a publishing group like Penguin. Besides being the founding editor of Her Campus St. Ambrose, Mary is also a writing tutor at St. Ambrose. In her free time, she loves to travel, hang out with family and friends, and shop a little bit too much at Gap and J. Crew!