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Hometown: Stephenson, MI
High School: Stephenson High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Wildcat Marching Band and Catholic Campus Ministry. 

Favorite Marquette Activity: I LOVE going to all of the local coffee shops! Currently, Cruisin' Coffee is my go-to, but I also love Babycakes! I also love hiking around Presque Isle and Sugarloaf Mountain, especially when the Northern Lights come out!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be afraid to try new things! College goes by WAY faster than you might think. Remember that your mental health is important, though, and be sure to make it a priority as you enter college.

Hometown: Huntington, NY
High School: St. Dominic High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Future Educators of NMU member, Alpha Gamma Delta member, and tennis club member 

Favorite Marquette Activity: Skiing at Marquette Mountain or hiking at Presque Isle

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be hesitant to get involved right away! The more things you try, the more people you will meet and it will make the transition into college much easier.

Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
High School: Roseville Area Highschool

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Club Lacrosse Team, Student Leader Fellowship Program, Honors Program, Swing Dance Club, Superior Edge, Fencing Club.

Favorite Marquette Activity: Running, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, and Hunting in the surrounding wilderness.

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Be yourself! Take advantage of all the amazing things NMU and Marquette have to offer! Treat everyone with kindness.

Hometown: Elburn, IL
High School: Kaneland Senior High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Organization for Outdoor Recreation Professionals, South Superior Climbing Club

Favorite Marquette Activity: Hiking the wonderful trails in Marquette area, exploring the beaches, and taking pictures of all of the beautiful scenery. 

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Starting college can be scary, but put yourself out there, try new things, be yourself, and try your best! And do not forget to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Hometown: North Branch, MI
High School: North Branch High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Resident Advisor in Hunt Hall and Anthropology club member

Favorite Marquette Activity: Hiking and going to the beaches 

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Best advice would be to get involved early so that they can explore all their interests and maybe find new interests along the way along with friends who like to do those activities with you. 

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
High School:  Bloomfield Hills High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Hunt Hall Government, Toon Town Government, NMU Student Ambassador, Student Leadership Fellowship Program (SLFP)

Favorite Marquette Activity: I love going to the beach after class in the summertime, and going skiing after class in the wintertime. I also love going to the farmers market on the weekends!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: College is a big change! It's okay if it takes longer to adjust than you originally attended. Get to know the people you live around, and befriend you RA's. Everyone's here to support you!

Hometown: Boyne City, MI
High School:  Boyne City High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Catholic Campus Ministry, Wildcat Marching Band, Swing Dance club, Prolife club

Favorite Marquette Activity:  Swimming in Lake Superior, hammocking, hiking, and anything outside. 

Best Advice for Incoming Students

It's ok to change your mind or be unsure of what your future looks like! it is just as important to figure out what you don't like as it is what you do like! It is all a part of the journey, just enjoy where you are at.