Year: Senior
Major: Classics
Activities
I’m in a Catholic group called Communion and Liberation; (According to an old ND CL page: Communion and Liberation is a worldwide lay movement based on “the conviction that the Christian event, lived in communion, is the foundation of the authentic liberation of man.”)Additionally, I do section and rec sports; I’m a Knight of Columbus; I’m an RA. I work as a student worker at ND Magazine.
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
How would you describe your hometown?
My hometown is a very big sports town that enjoys the southern lifestyle and what that entails, such as really good food. Generally, warm people accompany the extremely humid weather.
What was it like growing up there?
Though the entire city is not always harmonious, I experienced a great deal of nurturing from the city and community. It very much has its own culture, as well, which was nice for my time there, but it was especially helpful for me to branch out when deciding upon where I wanted to go for college.
What brought you to Notre Dame?
The focus on Catholicism, the organization of classes and halls, and the overwhelming population of people driven to do good attracted me to Notre Dame.
What made you want to be an RA?
The opportunity to be an intentional confidante, mentor, and friend to so many others while also growing in my own understanding from those same guys was the draw.
What are the top five things about studying abroad in Greece?
1. The ancient sites
2. The picturesque mountains and beaches
3. The hospitality of the people/resiliency to cede their culture in a time of crisis
4. Learning about the Orthodox Church
5. The delicious cuisine
How do you foresee your time in Greece helping you in the future?
My homestay experience, academics, and encounters with the refugees and politics of the country all have and will undoubtedly continue to color my understanding of life outside of America. Keeping in mind the shared belonging I felt there and understanding both the unique and also universal issues found there will give me a reservoir of experiences to draw from when I need to find parallels in my life in the future.
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