Reflections from the Graduating Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 has had a unique college experience over the past four years. As graduation nears, ten seniors reflect on their time in CLA and share about their best campus memories, favorite courses, advice, and plans for the future.
Amine Berriche’s musicianship and acting skills have flourished during his time as a vocal performance student in the School of Music.
Phoebe Gadient’s media and information minor has inspired her to pursue a career in the advertising and PR world.
After exploring multiple subjects, Elizabeth Hockensmith decided to study history because “there is always something new that will shock and surprise you.”
Mikaela Kadolph greatly values the skills she has developed in her leadership minor classes, as they help her achieve her goals.
Yumi Kashihara enjoyed her time as a geography major because it taught her “to think about and deal with problems in a way that [she] never imagined.”
Thanks to his multidisciplinary studies in CLA, Salahudeen Mirza is able to bridge the subjects of psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience.
While learning abroad in Italy, Marina Rajkovic understood that “you have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations to really grow.”
As a CLA student, Kelsey Standish learned the “importance of participation in things that matter most to you.”
Emma Tierney learned about herself, the University, and what it means to belong as a communications and engagement intern in Housing and Residential Life.
As both a student athlete and strategic communication major, Nola Winje has learned how much she is capable of when she loves what she’s doing.