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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Grinnell chapter.

Basics

Age: 19

Hometown: Galesburg, Illinois (3 hours from Chicago!)

Nickname: “Keegs”

Craziest thing you’ve ever done: I received a parking ticket over the summer! I was so embarrassed!

Grinnell Life

Year: Graduating Class of 2018

(Intended) Major: Intended Political Science and French Double-Major

One Thing You Like About Grinnell: My wonderful peers and faculty members!

One Thing You’d Like to Change about Grinnell: No changes that I can propose – Grinnell has been a dream come true for myself!

Love Life

Single or Taken: Currently with a pretty amazing person!

Turn ons: Passion (for anything), humor, drive and optimism.

Pet Peeves: Intolerance.

Favorite Song: Michael Bublé’s adaptation of “Sway”.

Perfect date: Quaint dinner for two with ample time to chat!

Celebrity Girl Crush: Emma Watson (she’s fabulous and accomplished!)

Celebrity Guy Crush: Nathan Fielder (so funny!)

Future Plans

What you’re thinking about right now: How excited I am to see friends this weekend!

One Place You’ve Always Wanted to Visit: The People’s Republic of China.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years:  As long as I’m happy, I’m sure I’ll be in the right professional and personal situations for myself.

Dream Job: Constitutional Law or International Diplomacy – I plan to strive to advocate for those denied of basic human rights.

Favorite thing about yourself:  I’m grateful for all of the wonderful relationships I’ve been able to make!

Favorites

Role Model: My Dad

Favorite Word: Coexist

Favorite color: Yellow

Guilty pleasure: Pop… way too much soda pop!

Hobbies: Making new friends, speaking with people, studying geography and volunteering (currently with Food Recovery Network)!

Favorite Smell: Clean linen or an ocean breeze!

Favorite Summer Memory: Spending time with family, hands down! I have family in Pennsylvania that I’m grateful to visit during this time.

Favorite piece of advice you’ve ever received: Be the number one you – please never aspire to be like another.  We all bring something to the table and should showcase and honor individuality. Everyone has a beautiful soul…  just let it show! 

Hello! I'm Maya, and I spend 75% of my day in some form of hibernation.
Katy is the Her Campus Correspondent for Grinnell College. She is a junior psychology major and plans to go to graduate school for clinical psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, skiing, shopping, expanding her music collection, traveling and of course, coming home to her dogs (and the rest of her family).