FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
HONORS Senior Highlight
Class of Spring 2020
HANNAH ALDERSON CHEMICAL-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: GOING TO PHILADELPHIA, PA TO PRESENT MY RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL MEETING OF THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY.
CAITLIN BAIRD PSYCHOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: SERVING AS AN HONORS PEER MENTOR DURING MY JUNIOR YEAR! IT WAS A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE.
ANDREW BARONE NURSING & SPANISH PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: WORKING AT ORLANDO HEALTH AS A REGISTERED NURSE.
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RYAN BAUSBACK APPLIED MATH & ECONOMICS
FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: BEATING LOUISVILLE IN BASKETBALL AND WINNING THE ACC!
SARA BOSEK BIOCHEMISTRY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:Â ATTENDING THE UNC ESHELMAN SCHOOL OF PHRAMACY.
HOLDEN BRADLEY
COMMERCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: COMMISSIONING AS AN INFANTRY OFFICER IN THE U.S. ARMY.
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TYLER BURNETT COMMUNICATION SCIENCE & DISORDERS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: COMING BACK TO FSU IN THE FALL TO START MY MASTER'S PROGRAM IN SPEECH THERAPY.
CHLOË CARAMES PSYCHOLOGY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM WITHIN COLUMBIA'S VAGELOS COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
REBECCA CARO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE & RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: HSA BREAKFASTS!
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ALANA CHANG BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: CUTTING CELLS!
KINORD CINORD
INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES CLINICAL PROFESSIONS FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: PULLING ALL NIGHTERS IN STROZIER LIBRARY FOR MY CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS COURSES WITH MY STUDY GROUPS.
ANNIKA CIUL
MOTION PICTURE ARTS PRODUCTION FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ANY SET I WORKED ON WITH MY CLASSMATES! HAVING FUN MAKING MOVIES, DESPITE THE CRAZY STRESS IT BRINGS, IS ALWAYS WELL WORTH IT.
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SHAYNA COHEN ECONOMICS & ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: TAKING THE HONORS COLLOQUIUM COURSE WITH TWO OF MY BEST FRIENDS, AND GETTING TO LISTEN TO DR. KEARLEY MAKE JOKES!
MOIRA CONLEY MUSIC & ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:Â COMMISSION AS AN OFFICER INTO THE US AIR FORCE.
ROBERT COTTER BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOLS; WORKING AT BROOKS REHABILITATION IN JACKSONVILLE TO DEVELOP RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS DURING MY GAP YEAR.
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REGAN COTTON ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: MEETING MY BEST FRIEND IN AN HONORS CLASS ON THE FIRST DAY OF FRESHMAN YEAR.
CLAIRE CUMMISKEY PSYCHOLOGY & RELIGION
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:Â ATTENDING AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOR A DUAL DEGREE MASTER OF DIVINITY AND MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK AT UT AUSTIN.
ELLIS DAUGHTERY NURSING FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: SERVING AS THE NEWSLETTER CHAIR FOR TWO YEARS IN THE HONORS STUDENT ASSOCIATION!
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CAMERON DINNIE MARKETING FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: STUDYING ABROAD IN VALENCIA, SPAIN!
MAIA DONAHUE HISTORY & POLITICAL SCIENCE FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: SERVING AS A COLLOQUIUM LEADER!
GABRIELLE DONOFRIO ENGLISH: EDITING, WRITING, AND MEDIA & CRIMINOLOGY
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING TULANE LAW SCHOOL IN THE FALL.
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CHANELLE DUPUIS FRENCH & SPANISH PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING BROWN UNIVERSITY TO COMPLETE A PHD IN FRENCH STUDIES.
CHRISTEN EARLE CRIMINOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: LIVING IN LANDIS HALL!
MICHAEL EBERT HISTORY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: WORKING AS A TRAINER AT THE LEACH!
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LAURA ELKIN PSYCHOLOGY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL AT TULANE UNIVERSITY.
JENNA ELLINGER
PROFESSIONAL SALES FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: MEETING PRESIDENT THRASHER AND HIS WIFE AT THE ICE CREAM SOCIALS!
SALMA ELSHEIKH CLINICAL PROFESSIONS FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ATTENDING THE FSU OPERA IN RUBY DIAMOND HALL!
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NICOLLA EMANUEL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION STUDIES
FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: COVERING THE FSU/SYRACUSE GAME FOR V89!
STEPHANIE FISCHER ART HISTORY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: READING ON LANDIS, BEING IN DOAK FOR GAME DAYS, GRABBING A TEA AT THE SWEET SHOP IN BETWEEN CLASSES, AND BEING A STUDENT LEADER FOR THE ART HISTORY ASSOCIATION!
JESSICA FOLSOM BIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY
PLANS AFTER GRADUATING: ATTENDING THE MASTERS PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
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STEVEN FOSTER INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: WATCHING FSU WIN THE 2016 ORANGE BOWL AS A MEMBER OF THE MARCHING CHIEFS!
EMILY GERAGHTY FINANCE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: MOVING TO TAMPA AND PURSUING A CAREER AS A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT.
JOSHUA GOTTLIEB FAMILY AND CHILD SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: TAKING YEAR OFF TO TRAVEL BEFORE COMMITTING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL.
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ELIZABETH GREINER ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: RETURNING TO FSU FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL TO OBTAIN MY MASTER'S IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION.
JOSEPH GUIDUBALDI BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: BEING A MEMBER OF THE MARCHING CHIEFS BAND, USING MY MUSICAL ABILITIES TO FORM DEEP MEANING CONNECTIONS WITH MY PEERS ALL WHILE SUPPORTING OUR BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSITY! #MCATDT
ANNA HALE FINANCE FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: TAKING THE HONORS IFS COURSE "'GREAT’ BRITAIN? GEOGRAPHY, IMPERIALISM, INDUSTRY, AND CULTURE" WITH DR. VICTOR MESEV!
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STEPHANIE HAMILTON MUSIC & CREATIVE WRITING FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: TEACHING HONORS COLLOQUIUM FOR 2 YEARS AND GETTING TO PRESENT IN MY LAST LARGE LECTURE!
MADELINE HARDING ECONOMICS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: PURSUING MY MASTER’S DEGREE AT FSU.
LARAE HARRIS FINANCE & RUSSIAN PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: MOVING TO NYC TO START MY CAREER AS AN INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST WITH JEFFERIES.
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ARRIA HAULDIN ANTHROPOLOGY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: SERVING WITH THE US PEACE CORPS FOR 27 MONTHS AS AN EDUCATION VOLUNTEER IN MONGOLIA.
MADISON HIGGINBOTHAM SPANISH
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: MOVING TO CHARLESTON, SC TO BEGIN AN ACCELERATED NURSING PROGRAM AT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN AUGUST.
BENJAMIN HOYLE
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: EACH AND EVERY FLORIDA STATE FOOTBALL GAME!
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ABIGAIL HUETTEMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING MEDICAL SCHOOL AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
LEAH HUFF
DUAL DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TO EARN A MASTER'S OF MARINE AFFAIRS.
KRISTIN KASIMATI EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: PARTICIPATING IN MONTHLY YOGA WAS DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE. IT WAS ALWAYS SUPER RELAXING & A GREAT WAY TO MEET OTHER MEMBERS!
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CECILIA KAUFFMAN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: I LOVE ALL OF MY MEMORIES SIMPLY WALKING TO HSF. IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PART OF CAMPUS. I ALWAYS FEEL AT PEACE THERE.
JULIANNE KELLY
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & POLITICAL SCIENCE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: MOVING INTO THE GLOBAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY FRESHMAN YEAR!
ANGELINA LAM
RISK MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: MOVING TO ATLANTA & STARTING CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL RISK UNDERWRITER AT CHUBB.
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MIRDENS R LAMBET
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: PARTICIPATING IN THE GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND LEARNING ABOUT TWO COUNTRIES: NICARAGUA AND COSTA RICA IN THE PROCESS!
PHEBE LEMERT BIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: GETTING THE BESS H. WARD HONOR'S THESIS AWARD!
JALICIA LEWIS
POLITICAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC RELATIONS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I WILL EITHER GO TO PERU FOR A FULBRIGHT RESEARCH GRANT OR BEGIN WORKING FULL TIME AT MY PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP IN TALLAHASSEE.
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KATHERINE LOHR
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE & DISORDERS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING UF FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL TO PURSUE MY DOCTORATE IN AUDIOLOGY.
JAIME LOPEZ INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & ECONOMICS FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: JUMPING IN THE LANDIS FOUNTAIN WITH MY ROOMMATE AND FRIENDS AFTER WINNING OUR FIRST NOON FOOTBALL GAME FRESHMAN YEAR!
SAHARA LYON ART HISTORY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: SUBMITTING MY FINISHED PROSPECTUS!
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STARR MANDELL FAMILY & CHILD SCIENCES
FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: BEING ON THE INTERNAL TEAM FOR DANCE MARATHON !
GRACE MANNO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: Â WORKING WITH ARO TO RECRUIT FUTURE HONORS STUDENTS BY SHOWING THEM EVERYTHING I LOVE ABOUT FSU!
ALLISON MARINO ART HISTORY & MEDIA COMMUNICATION STUDIES PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: GOING FOR MY MA IN ART HISTORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN IN THE FALL.
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AMBER MATHERNE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: STUDYING ABROAD THROUGH FSU IN VALENCIA, SPAIN AND MEETING SO MANY NEW FSU STUDENTS AND GAINING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.
ERIC MEINCKE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: TRAVELING TO LOS ANGELES WITH SEMINOLE SOUND TO SUPPORT THE MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE 2018 NCAA TOURNAMENT.
ANNE MESSENGER EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY:Â SERVING ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RELAY FOR LIFE!
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ZOE MICHAEL
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE’S MASTERS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM.
AMANDA MILLS RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: FSU'S FIRST BASKETBALL GAME THIS SEASON, WHEN I GOT ON THE JUMBOTRON!
ALEX MOERSCHBACHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: WORKING AT LOCKHEED MARTIN AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER ASSOCIATE.
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EMMA MOODY MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES & EDITING, WRITING, AND MEDIA FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: PHOTOGRAPHING THE AVETT BROTHERS AT THE CIVIC CENTER!
ALEXANDRA MORSE RMI & INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: JUMPING IN THE WESTCOTT FOUNTAIN ON MY/ ALL OF MY FRIENDS' 21ST BIRTHDAYS!
KAYLA NEAL
RETAIL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ATTENDING AN FSU FOOTBALL GAME IN THE PRESIDENT'S BOX. I'VE BEEN WORKING IN THE OFFICE OF THE VP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS FOR 4 YEARS, AND MY BOSS GAVE ME TICKETS!
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SELINA NEVIN
DUAL DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH A DOUBLE MAJOR IN MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: COMPLETING MY HONORS THESIS WITH DR. SCHLENOFF!
EMILY ONIMUS
PUBLIC RELATIONS & BFA ACTING PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: WORKING AT NBC IN NYC IN THEIR SALES GROUP.
MANNY OSABA
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT PLANS AFTER GRADATION: PURSUING MY MASTERS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT IN THE FALL HERE AT FSU!
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GRIFFIN PRATT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: DOING THE SEMINOLE CHOP FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A NOLE AT MY FIRST FSU FOOTBALL GAME!
KAITLYN PREZIOSO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY:Â THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY ABROAD IN VALENCIA, SPAIN FOR A SEMESTER!
KAITLIN PRICE POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: WORKING IN LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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KATHERINE PRICE ACCOUNTING FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: BEING IN MY SORORITY (DELTA ZETA)!
CHARLOTTE PUOPOLO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & SPANISH PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: TO WORK WITH STATE LEGISLATURE, A NON-PROFIT, OR IN SPAIN AS A FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT.
AUSTIN RAGUSA FINANCE & REAL ESTATE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: WHEN FSU DESTROYED UF IN FOOTBALL IN TALLAHASSEE IN 2016!
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MIKAYLA REISER
FINANCE & POLITICAL SCIENCE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: MOVING TO BOSTON, MA TO WORK AS A MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ASSOCIATE FOR KPMG IN THEIR HEALTH & GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS PRACTICE.
SYDNEY RUNDLE
MEDIA/COMMUNICATION STUDIES & MARKETING FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ANYTIME I SET FOOT INTO DOAK CAMPELL STADIUM!
GIANA SANGIOVANNI MARKETING AND FINANCE
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I WILL BE A STUDENT IN THE CLASS OF 2023 AT THE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER THIS UPCOMING FALL!
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GREGORY SHORT
POLITICAL SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: TAKING A YEAR OFF TO WORK AT A LAW FIRM, STUDY FOR THE LSAT, AND ATTEND LAW SCHOOL IN 2021!
ALISSON SEALY
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & ECONOMICS FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: TEACHING HONORS COLLOQUIUM AND THE HONORS MEET-ANDGREET AT THE REZ.
AMY SICELOFF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA AND EARNING A PHD IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.
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MORGAN SKALA CHEMISTRY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY:Â MEETING SOME GREAT FRIENDS AND GETTING INVOLVED IN RESEARCH ON CAMPUS!
DANIEL SMITH FINANCE & REAL ESTATE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: JOINING BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH AS AN INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST IN CHICAGO.
NINA SOTOLONGO CREATIVE WRITING PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: STARTING LAW SCHOOL THIS FALL!
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KATHERINE SOLANGE PERALTA DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION
FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: THE PROCESS OF WRITING MY SCREENPLAY & THE SCRIPT MEETINGS WITH MY THESIS DIRECTOR AND FACULTY COMMITTEE!
CALEB STEPHENS ECONOMICS & MARKETING
FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: DISCUSSING MY THESIS WITH MY THESIS PROFESSOR AND COMMITTEE, COMING BACK AFTER HALF A SEMESTER OF RESEARCH TO BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED BY HOW MUCH THEY LIKED MY PROGRESS.
ZUZANNA SZULC MARKETING
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: TRAVELING EUROPE AND STARTING MY CAREER IN MARKETING AT JOHNSON & JOHNSON!
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JAKE TOYOTA
ENGLISH LITERATURE AMD MEDIA COMMUNICATION STUDIES PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: JOINING THE TEACH FOR AMERICA CORPS IN ST. LOUIS.
CADY UJVARI PSYCHOLOGY
FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ATTENDING FSU BASKETBALL GAMES MY SENIOR YEAR AS WE WERE RANKED IN THE TOP 10 THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SEASON!
MARIA VILLALOBOS FRENCH FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND HELP I RECEIVED FROM MY COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
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NICK WELLMAN
BIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: ORGANIZING AND PRESENTING AT A "SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS SYMPOSIUM" ON CAMPUS. WE HAD STUDENTS PRESENT ON THE HISTORY AS WELL AS THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND MINDFULNESS AND MEDIATION PRACTICES.
KAREN WETZEL PSYCHOLOGY FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: THE HONORS CAMPING TRIP MY FRESHMAN YEAR THROUGH OUTDOOR PURSUITS!
CATHERINE WILLIAMS ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FAVORITE FSU MEMORY: DEFINITELY FALLING INTO WESCOTT FOUNTAIN & BREAKING MY PHONE BECAUSE I DIDN'T REALIZE HOW SLIPPERY THE BOTTOM WAS.
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NATALIE WILSON
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & POLITICAL SCIENCE PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: ATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING.
VICKI ZILBERGLEYT PSYCHOLOGY & COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND DISORDERS
FAVORITE HONORS MEMORY: HSA MONTHLY BREAKFASTS!
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