This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USC (AU) chapter.
This week’s Campus Celebrity is Riette De Jäger! She’s a member and sister of founding member of the Performing Arts Kollective (PAK), studying both science and arts – now that’s a way to use both sides of the brain! This girl is a ray of sunshine whose passionate about what she does and what she’s studying! Want to know more? Then read on!
Her Campus USC: Why did you join PAK?
Riette: My sister was one of the founding members of PAK and I just adored their productions. I knew I had to be involved as soon as I got to Uni.
HC: What is the official name of your degree?
Riette: Bachelor of Science and Arts
HC: What is your biggest passion?
Riette: Tough question! I absolutely love theatre but I also have a huge passion for baking!
HC: Do you have any plans for your future after PAK and what are they?
Riette: Finish my degree and travel aboard! Either working or making my way through uncharted waters.
HC: What are your plans for the future with your degree and why did you choose USC?
Riette: I chose USC as it allowed me to stay on the Coast… As well as be in PAK. Of course! Ha!
HC: What’s your advice for others joining PAK and for other students in your degree?
Riette: DO IT!! Best decision of your life! You will laugh, cry, have the most fun as well as make the most wonderful friends. In the immortal words of Dory the fish: “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim, swim…”
What a cutie! (And a smart one!) Look out for next week’s Campus Celeb! Do you know a special someone on campus who deserves to be featured? Comment below or on our Facebook page!
Until next time, HCXO!