Name: Laura Anderson
Year: Junior
Hometown: Savage, MN
Major/Minor: Public Relations/English Applied and Professional Writing
Relationship Status: Single
Meet this week’s campus cutie, Laura Anderson. An ambitious, chocolate-loving girl with a sight set for a bright future, Laura is obsessed with everything from Minnesota Sports to her not-so-secret guilty pleasure. In my interview with Laura, I was able to have the pleasure of learning all about her aspirations in the Public Relations field and so much more!
HC (Her Campus): Why did you choose Winona State University?
LA (Laura Anderson): I chose Winona State University because the campus is small and beautiful. I like that there is a lake to walk around and bluffs to hike. Also, WSU has a great Mass Communication program that has prepared me for my future career.
HC: Boots or sneakers?
LA: I’m going basic white girl with this question and saying boots. I love the different boots that are in style during the fall season.
HC: What extracurricular activities are you involved in on campus?
LA: I am in PRSSA and I work in the marketing and communication office.
HC: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
LA: Norway because it is my heritage. I would love to stay at the Sorrisniva Igloo Village in Alta, Norway and observe the northern lights.
HC: What is an interesting fact about yourself?
LA: I am going to Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, and San Sebastian) in May 2016 with other students in the Mass Communication department. I am excited to go and learn a ton. Also, one of my best friends is going so that will make the trip way easier and more enjoyable.
HC: Cats or Dogs?
LA: Dogs! I have a white Shih Tzu named Annie and she is 12 years old.
HC: What qualities do you look for in a guy?
LA: Someone who is nice, trustworthy, ambitious, has a sense of humor, and confident.
HC: What is your guilty pleasure?
LA: Chocolate and Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass).
HC: What is one of your greatest accomplishments to this day?
LA: Getting hired for an assistant marketing and communications job on campus. This will help me tremendously for my future career.
HC: Who is your role model and why?
LA: My parents are my role models because they are the strongest people I know. They put everyone before themselves and they show me what true love looks like. Also, I can tell them anything and they give me the best advice.
HC: IPhone, Android, or neither?
LA: Neither. I have a Google phone and I love it.
HC: Where do you hope Public Relations will take you?
LA: I hope to obtain a Public Relations job at a Minnesota company where I can work with a variety of clients.
HC: Favorite sports team?
LA: All Minnesota sports teams (even though it is hard at times). I love Gopher Football, Vikings, Twins, and the Wild.
HC: Biggest Pet peeve?
LA: My biggest pet peeve is noisy eaters.
HC: What song do you have on replay right now?
LA: Hello by Adele. Her angelic voice is back after her 3-year break and I’m excited to hear her new album.
HC: What is your go-to restaurant in Winona?
LA: Jefferson’s because everything I have had there is good and it is reasonably priced.
HC: How does it feel to be a campus cutie?
LA: It is an honor because I know there are around 9,000 students. You are all campus cuties :)