Name: Taylor Kennedy
Hometown: Albany, NY
Major: Public Communication
What made you choose your major: I came into American University as a History major, but soon realized the field was very limited. I took Understanding Media as a GenEd second semester freshman year and loved the versatility of a career in communications. I love PR because it’s such a diverse field that covers a lot of areas. It’s fun and challenging, and I’m allowed to be creative and a little crazy!
Favorite place you’ve traveled: It’s a major toss up between County Clare, Ireland, where my family is from, and London, England
Dream travel destination: Santorini, Greece; mostly for the feta cheese and spanakopita
Dream job: Instagramming the Olympic Games for Team USA
If you were a fictional character, who would you be: I’d like to say I’m Rachel Green from Friends, but in reality it’s more Mia from the Princess Diaries, pre-makeover; mostly because I’m incurably awkward.
Favorite place in DC: Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season
Favorite experience at AU: Swimming in the Katzen Fountain last spring
What is your secret talent: It’s not really a secret, but I’ve been a figure skater since I was five
Ideal date: April 24 because it’s not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket!
What’s the crazy thing you’ve ever done: Hitchhiked from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway City after getting stranded on the Cliffs by unreliable Irish public transportation
One item from your bucket list: Compete for Team USA as a Synchronized Skating athlete in the Olympic Games