Olivia came to UD (from Atlantic City, New Jersey) with diverse interests, and chose the University Studies Program to help narrow down her options. Some of these interests included the environment, forensics, business, human relations, and the health sciences. Through talking with advisors and exploring her options inside and outside of the classroom, Olivia started to gravitate more towards the social and behavioral sciences, as well as creative arts and humanities. She is now a senior, getting ready to graduate this spring, with a major in International Relations and a minor in Spanish!
When Olivia isn’t studying, she stays busy with many extra-curricular activities and favorite hobbies. Some of the groups she has been involved with during her years at UD include: We’re First, Active Minds, UNICEF, Charity Crossing, Circle K, Community Engagement Scholars, The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council, and the UST Peer Liaisons. She enjoys cooking/baking, reading, working out, and water sports (kayaking and swimming). She also speaks four languages!
This spring, she is involved with The Semester in Washington, D.C. Program, where she will live, take classes, and participate in a capstone internship. This is a highly competitive opportunity that she earned, and she is very excited about it. After graduating in the spring, Olivia hopes to go into the workforce to gain some experience before applying to graduate school.
Olivia’s best advice for current UST students (as well as any university students): “Reach out to your professors!”
