Name: Ann Marie Rydberg
Year: Junior
Major(s): Biology and History
Hometown: Byron, Minnesota
Activities on Campus: UAID, conservation biology research with Dr. Leu, CKI, KITES, volunteer at Olde Towne Medical, work at the Trellis/Blackbird bakery
Describe Yourself in Three Words: cheerful, clumsy, stubborn
What is Your Go-To Starbucks Order? Cafe Misto
What Do You Like to Do In Your Free Time? I love running (very slowly), reading, baking, and watching crime TV shows on Netflix- basically I’m a fit grandma.
If You Could Live Anywhere in the World, Where Would You Live? Hmmm Short term place: Florence; Long term place: Colorado
What your Favorite Book? The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Secret Life of Bees, Tale of Two Cities, and anything by Louise Penny
What is Your Favorite Movie? Top contenders are the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Forrest Gump, Guardians of the Galaxy, and basically any musical
What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List? Climb a mountain!
What is Something Someone Would Be Surprised to Learn About You? I can read upside down and backwards.
What’s Your Favorite Part of William and Mary? The incredible diversity of people’s backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
What is the Best Part of Conducting Research on Campus? I really enjoy the feeling of contributing to an area of study that I’m passionate about as well as collaborating with faculty and students who are doing incredible things.
What is One Piece of Advice You Have For Freshman (or anyone)? Try out tons of activities to figure out what you really love! Try something completely new and fail gloriously. Also never be afraid to ask for help.
If You Were President of the College for a Day, What Would You Do?
I’ve always wanted to explore the catacombs underneath Wren!