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Kelsey Heaton

Class Year: Junior
Major: Business-Marketing
Age: 21
Hometown: Geneseo, IL
Zodiac Sign: Virgo

20 QUESTIONS

  1. Why did you choose St. Ambrose? Because I've talked to people who previously went here and they couldn't say enough about their wonderful experiences.
  2. Were you nervous about applying to college? How many colleges did you apply to? Yes, I was for my first college right after high school, but when I transferred to St. Ambrose, I was used to the process by then.
  3. What was your biggest fear before you started college? Missing my family.
  4. Describe a typical day in your life, pre-college: Actually taking time to get ready, going to school, pompon practice, doing homework, eating dinner with my family, and going out with friends.
  5. How did you select SAU, and when did you decide? I selected SAU because I had heard it was such a great school with a good community feel. I decided after my first tour of the campus.
  6. Before moving on-campus, had you ever shared a room with anyone before? Yes, I had a roommate at a previous college that I attended.
  7. One essential for every room: Pictures
  8. Your Ambrose experience in three words: Fun, friend-filled, and always experiencing something new
  9. Is your roommate messy or a neat-freak? In-between
  10. What is the funniest thing you've witnessed at Ambrose? My two guy friends doing a belly dancing video with me.
  11. How would you describe yourself? A good friend and fun to be around.
  12. During your first year of college, who did you call/email the most? My parents
  13. Favorite faculty/staff member? Can't choose just one
  14. And if you could hang out with them, what would you do? I would go to a rollercoaster park with them
  15. Any nicknames? "Kels" and my friend tells me that "Kel Rae" should be my Rap name
  16. Favorite SAU class: Comparative Religions with Fr. Joe
  17. Favorite book: "Secret Life of Bees"
  18. What CD is in your CD player right now? A rap mix made by my friend who knows all the “best” new rap songs.
  19. Favorite movie: "Hitch"
  20. Advice to freshmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things and meet new people.