Year: Junior

Major: Ecology, Christian Scripture minor

Hometown: Woodinville, Washington

Involvement: Faith and Science, Volunteer at the John Perkins Center, Intramurals, Young Life, and church ministry off-campus. Research with a professor on campus.

Let's talk about:

• Ministry: I am involved with ministry on and off of campus so if anyone has questions about that I'd love to help
• Research: I have been doing research in biology with a professor on campus and can answer questions about that
• Faculty relationships: I have had incredible experiences with professors and can talk about what I love about SPU professors
• Volunteering: I have volunteered with the John Perkins Center and can answer questions about that

Year: Junior

Major: Electrical Engineering

Hometown: Edmonds, Washington

Involvement: Women of Engineering and Computer Science

Let’s talk about:

• Internship and interviewing experiences
• Female engineering student experiences
• Being a non-Christian at a Christian university
• How to work with people of diverse backgrounds and minority backgrounds
• My Journey to college and my SPU experience

Year: Senior

Major: Special Education with certification in Elementary Education

Hometown: Guam

Involvement: PICCA (Pacific Islanders Club of Cultural Arts), TES (Teaching Exceptional Students)

Let’s talk about:

• Being a first-generation student or transfer student: I am a first-generation and transfer student, so if you have any questions about that I am more than happy to answer them.
• Being a military student and college life: I'm a Pacific Islander and a military student and would love to answer any questions you have about that or just about college life in general.
• If you have any questions about the School of Education, I am here for you!

Year: Senior

Major: Theology

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii

Involvement: Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Social Dance Club

Let’s Talk About:

• I love to talk about campus services for students (Student Counseling Center, Center for Career and Calling, etc.)

Year: Sophomore

Major: Sociology

Hometown: Duvall, Washington

Involvement: Mixed Student Union (MSU), PICCA, M.E.Ch.A, Sociology Honor Society

Let's talk about:

• Starting a club on campus 
• Attending a Christian University when you don't identify as Christian 
• Navigating college as a first-generation student of color 
• Changing your major (multiple times!) 
• Living in the residence halls

Year: Senior

Major: Politics Philosophy and Economics (PPE) with a focus in Financial Economics

Hometown: Pasadena, California

Involvement: Black Student Union, Pacific Islanders Club of Cultural Arts, Resident Advisor, Student Ministry Coordinator, club president

Let's talk about:

• General life here on campus 
• Clubs and leadership opportunities 
• Being a student of color at SPU 
• Moving to Seattle from outside of Washington state

Year: Sophomore (second year)

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Los Angeles, California

Involvement: NAPS, Theology club

Let’s talk about:

• I'm involved in the Mentorship program on campus, so reach out if you're interested in being paired with a mentor or possibly job shadowing 
• Ask me about minoring at SPU and how it is possible for you

Year: Senior

Major: Sociology and Business Administration

Hometown: Castle Rock, Colorado

Involvement: Student Leadership and Involvement, Residence Life, University Ministries, Commuter Life, Sharpen

Let's talk about:

• Post-grad career support from SPU's CCC (Preparing for life after college and networking in the Seattle area)
• Student leadership opportunities (Getting involved on campus)
• Professor support (Making the most of small classrooms and professional connections)
• Deciding on major(s) and not knowing what to do/where to start (It's okay to not know immediately!)

Year: Senior

Major: Criminal Justice

Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia

Involvement:  Worked at Center for Career and Calling and International Admissions

Let's talk about:

• Job search/opportunities
• Navigating first year as international students 
• Resources on campus that would be useful.
  
  

Year: Junior

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa but currently living in Tangier, Morocco

Involvement: KSA, FASA, AASA, BSU, SLFA, SPU International Club and International Admissions

Let's talk about:

• I can help discuss life in the dorms
• Getting jobs
• The culture, and community towards international students.
• Journey to college/SPU, and my SPU experience