Name: Joey Horvath
Hometown: Sugarland, Texas
Relationship Status: Single
Grade: Junior
Major: Communication
What organizations are you involved with on campus?
I’m the Marketing Director for Topper TV, which is a brand new organization that started last year. I was talking to Topper TV’s president last year about this idea she had, and I thought it sounded really cool how she wanted to start a TV station for St. Edward’s, because that’s something that we didn’t have that pretty much any other school had. I thought it would be something cool to be involved in, especially watching it grow on campus. I’m also involved in writing for my campus newspaper, Hilltop Views. I have been writing for the “Voices from Abroad” blog since I’ve been in France.
If you could give any advice to your freshman self, what would it be?
If I could say anything to my freshman self it would be to just try to get involved in as much on campus as possible, because you’re only going to be here for four years, and it makes your college experience a lot different if you get involved and try to push yourself into doing new things.
You are currently studying abroad in Angers, France; what has your experience been like so far?
It’s been magical; I’m having a really good time – the pastries are amazing! I actually just ate at McDonald’s today, and it was like a little taste of home. We have a really good group of St. Edward’s students here, too, and I’m having a lot of fun with everyone. I’m also really excited to travel. I get really excited planning and thinking about all the trips I’m going to go on.
What is your favorite thing to do in Angers so far?
My favorite thing to do is probably walking down to the shopping center in the town center. I just like looking at all of the buildings and all of the old architecture.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you. No I’m just kidding. But, I can eat three times my weight.