Name: Jamie Hampton
Major: Journalism
Class Standing: Senior
Role in HC: Writer
Why did you join HC?
I joined HC as a way to strengthen my writing skills while connecting with other passionate women. I have loved writing for so many years that it was nice to have an outlet to write a little more creatively and about topics that mattered to me.
What do you love about HC?
I love that everyone that writes for HC is allowed to be their own person and embrace it. It’s an amazing group of people and it’s awesome that there’s a place for us all to gather and get to know one another!
What’s one thing about you that surprises people?
Most people are surprised by the fact that I have ten tattoos.
Who, or what, is your biggest inspiration?
My mom. Hands down. She is the strongest woman I know and has taught me so much about being an independent person. She’s the reason I am unapologetically me and I strive everyday to be a little more like her.
What are your favorite things to do in your free-time?
Go to concerts, drink coffee and cuddle with my kitten. There’s nothing more you need in life, really.
When you go to a coffee shop, what drink do you order?
A hazelnut latte. Classic.
What quote inspires you and why?
I don’t really have a specific quote that inspires me. I find myself seeing inspiration in everyday conversations with the people I surround myself with.
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
I would definitely tell myself that the University of Wyoming is the school that you want to go to, stop crying about it. I have had such an amazing experience at UW and grown a lot as a person. I definitely wouldn’t change coming here for anything.
If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
I would love to be a talented musician of some sorts. I have such a fascination with music and envy anyone and everyone that can sing or play an instrument.
What does success mean to you?
Success to me means doing something I love for the rest of my life. It doesn’t matter how much money I’m making, as long as I am happy doing it.
Where is your happy place?
Anywhere there’s live music.
If you could invite 3 people, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would they be, and why?
David Bowie. Garrett Borns. Tyler Joseph.
They’re all musicians that I would love to pick the brains of. I’m also in love with Garrett Borns, so that’s a reason all on its own.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Living close to a beach and writing about music/musicians.
Finally, why should anyone reading this join HC?
It’s a great opportunity to build new relationships and have fun.
Any other thoughts?
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