-: So I'm originally from Wisconsin
so I was an out-of-state student when I came to Ball State.
I applied to a lot of different universities
and Ball State fell onto my radar at the very last minute.
I knew I wanted to get into public relations.
I knew I wanted to go into the communications area
and when I realized the curriculum that Ball State has,
especially for public relations, I immediately jumped on it.
I applied two days before the deadline
and got in ten days later, but it was an immediate yes,
this is where I want to go and I have not regretted it.
I had a tremendous experience here and there was a lot
of professionals that reached out and helped us
and that was one of those things I always told myself,
I said, I'm going to be that professional that reaches back
to help other students as well.
So I've been here a number of different occasions
and I'm always there for students if they ever want to talk
or get advice or talk through something.
My door is always open to that.
But I'm very proud of Ball State.
I think they've done a lot, especially
with offering the hands-on opportunities for students.
It's one thing to have stellar classes
but its another opportunity when students are able
to start applying what they learned in the classroom,
while still as a student
and kind of put together all the pieces.
I think that's very important,
especially before they go out into the work force.