- Tell me a bit about yourself.
I’m Abby Mandell, and I’m a junior and an elementary education major. I love eating, being with my friends, watching Disney movies, and eating some more. I transferred to Iowa from Endicott College in Massachusetts because I was attracted to the size, spirit, city, and academics of this amazing school.
- Describe your fashion sense. Do you feel that you express yourself through it? How does it mark who you are?
I tend to mix styles between comfortable, soft, and semiformal. My favorite things to wear are blouses, high-waisted bottoms, v-necks, and boots. I don’t usually wear sweatpants and t-shirts because I love feeling dressed up and ready to go. I do feel like it expresses who I am because it’s chill, soft, and classy. It marks who I am because I’m consistent with what I wear, and am always confident in it.
- What is some advice you would give to Freshman girls just starting out about school, social life, life, etc.?
You MUST get involved. I know everyone says it, but it will change your time here at Iowa significantly. My first year here was spent with few friends and little to do because I just stayed in my room. This year, I became an RA, and am so overjoyed with my life right now. Along with getting involved, being smart and confident is a must. Don’t do stupid things just because other people are. Do what you want to do and people will stare in awe at your confidence. You go, girl!
- Describe your perfect guy and date.
I have had a list of my “perfect guy” qualities since sophomore year of high school. 1) confident, 2) thoughtful, and 3) intelligent. Once I find this man, I think of the perfect date as a very simple one: picking up dinner somewhere and going home to watch a movie (while cuddling, of course).
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.