Name: Rachel
Major/Minor: Interdisciplinary Arts & Design Studies/ Journalism minor
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
School classification: Senior
Hobbies: Running, yoga, cooking for friends, singing karaoke, designing/sewing clothing, playing tennis, reading, collecting records
Fall 2009 Campus involvement/organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Habitat for Humanity
Favorite place to eat in Denton: Mr. Chopsticks!
Favorite place to study: Art Six coffee house
Favorite UNT event to attend: Music Department’s annual Vandeville Show
Favorite place to shop in Denton: The Cupboard – Natural/ Health Food store
Favorite late night hang out: The Tavern
Favorite UNT tradition: Lighting of the McConnell Clock Tower
Favorite class you have taken so far: Popular Music in American Culture
What one thing did you have to bring with you to college?: My sister – we both ended up at UNT
What could not have survived your first year without?: Ear plugs – roommates can be noisy
What has surprised you the most about yourself since your arrival at UNT?: My level of commitment and desire for success haven’t waivered and have in fact increased.
Where else did you apply for college?: UNT was my first and only choice!
What made you choose UNT over the others?: UNT offered a sense of community and family and a collective desire for success. Also, I was drawn to the art department’s variety of majors of study, especially the new interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies program.