Meet Aly Casolino, a senior from Illinois. You can find her getting down to business in the Pappajohn Business Building — one of her favorite places on campus — or catching up on the latest news. Her bubbly personality and willingness to help others is reflected in her job at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Welcome Center, where her smile brings in customers upon customers. Read on to learn more about this brilliant Hawkeye.
Year: Senior
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Campus Involvment: I served as Vice President Panhellenic Delegate for my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. I’m also a member of Women in Business and the American Marketing Association. I work at the IMU Welcome Desk, too, which is always a lot of fun.
Why Iowa? Everybody here is so friendly, and the campus is welcoming. I felt at home when I visited. It’s also not too far away from home, but not too close, either.
Favorite place on campus? This one is hard, but I’d definitely say the Pappajohn Business Library, which is super nerdy, but I love it there. It’s a great space to relax and study.
Favorite class: Retail Strategies.
Finals are coming up, so what’s your go-to caffeinated drink? The Candy Cane Mocha from Java House is to die for.
Best study tip? Don’t cram the night before. You’ll regret it.
What’s on your bucket list? I want to travel to Fiji, and I also want to go bungee jumping in South Africa.
Any hobbies? I play tennis a lot. Hanging out with my friends and my roommates is great, too. I also love reading, especially autobiographies.
Favorite memory at Iowa? Meeting all of my best friends freshman year. They’re basically my future bridesmaids.
Do you have any random talents? I’m ambidextrous.
What’s your goal for after graduation? I want to work in Chicago for a health and beauty company.
Best thing you’ve learned about life in college? There’s this quote I really like that will go along with this. “No one looks back on their life and remembers the nights they had plenty of sleep.” As a senior, it’s so important to appreciate the college experience because we’re going to be working for the rest of our lives, but those are the memories you’ll think about 20 years later with a smile.