I’m involved in: Sigma Delta Pi, Boiler Gold Rush, Liberal Arts Honors Program
In my spare time, I: teach English as a second language at a local adult resource academy, give tours for Purdue’s Office of Admissions, or tutor Spanish students
Dream job: Spanish translator
Favorite local restaurant: Scotty’s
Favorite pig-out food: Fudge Rounds
Most embarrassing moment: I was hit my freshman year by a bicyclist while jaywalking to the RSC and sprained my shoulder.
Most memorable Purdue experience:Opening ceremonies of Boiler Gold Rush
When I feel like spoiling myself, I: go to Starbucks
Favorite book: Persian Letters
Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers
Acquaintances would be surprised to know:  My secret passion is interior decorating
Favorite cartoon character:  Stimpy because my mom never let me watch “The Ren & Stimpy Show” when I was little!
Funniest Purdue experience: Running around campus in a full-body CareBear costume complete with head and gloves and asking random strangers to take my picture at famous Purdue landmarks
I’m inspired by:   Professors that truly love to teach
Why I chose Purdue: I wanted a university that would open doors beyond anything I could imagine and it has!
Best-kept secret about Purdue:  Purdue offers so much more than science and engineering
What's playing on my IPod: Shake It by Metro Station