Name: Lauren Prater
Major/Minor: Public Relations major, English minor
Year of Graduation: Spring 2016
Hometown: Wenatchee, Washington
What is your favorite kind of candy?
Sour Patch Kids or Junior Mints, depending on the day.
Where is your favorite place in Bellingham to go?
Boulevard Park during the summer :)
What is a study trick you have?
Start studying early. Even if it means just writing one side of your note cards. Just do it.
Are you a pancakes or waffles kind of person?
Definitely waffles.
City or Country?
I love different aspects of both. I LOVE visiting big cities, but I would want to live in the country.
What is your spirit animal?
For some reason a bear cub comes to mind, so maybe that.
If you could visit a place you never thought you could go to, where would it be?
Outer space.
Favorite color:
Right now? Light blueish. Or maybe more of a turquoise.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is probably to end up doing something in PR that relates to puppies, babies or food.
What are your plans for after college?
At this point my plan is to find a way to gain more experience in my field. Whether that’s through an internship or a job, I haven’t decided.
What’s the best thing that has happened to you in life thus far?
Western. For sure. Moving away from home, experiencing college, meeting so many amazing people and getting to study something I am passionate about have all been such great opportunities and have been so rewarding.
Are you afraid of the dark?
I used to be. Not anymore!
What is your favorite movie genre?
Either horror or romance.
What will you miss most about Western?
The people and the atmosphere. Western’s campus is one of the most unique environments I’ve ever experienced. People are so welcoming and kind and a little weird. It’s awesome.
Do you have any advice for underclassmen?
Don’t focus on having it all figured out, just find something you are passionate about and go for it. I’ve been here for almost four years and I still don’t have it all figured out. But, such is life. Go get em’! Â