Nadia Valentine College: Law School Major: Law Hometown: La Salle, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I graduated from Drake in 2017 with a major in broadcast news and a minor in sociology. By the time I started my senior year, I had a career in morning radio. I was on...
Mel Dygert College: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Public Relations Minor: Marketing Hometown: Johnston, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I looked everywhere for school. Both my parents went to Drake and my older brother is also a Bulldog. My dad worked here for a time, and my mom...
Trevor Stevens College: Zimpleman College of Business Major: Actuarial Science Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I came to Drake because it was about the right size, distance from home, and had programs that I was interested in. There were also opportunities to be involved in band as...
Riley Jouppi College: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Double Major: Digital Media Production and Advertising Hometown: Crystal, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I originally chose Drake because I had aspirations of being a broadcast journalist and was thoroughly impressed by the journalism program. I realized that was not the...
Leif Klarqvist College: Arts and Sciences Double Major: Environmental Science and Spanish Hometown: Roseville, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I originally came for the music program, but I quickly learned how much I enjoyed my environmental science classes. Since Drake is a smaller school and all of my classes have...
Bridgid Miller College: School of Education Double Major: Elementary Education and Spanish Hometown: Hopkins, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I really liked the size of the school and the campus. I loved how the campus is really small and interconnected with each other. Q: What is your favorite campus memory? ...
Chloe Reicherts College: Zimpleman College of Business Double Major: Business Law and Finance Hometown: New Hampton, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake University because it offered the perfect balance of academic challenge, professional opportunity, and personal support. As a student in the three-year degree option within...
Catalina Samaniego College: Arts and Sciences Double Major: Economics and International Relations Minors: German and Cybersecurity Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: When I was looking at colleges, I knew I wanted a school where I could build strong relationships with faculty and receive a more personalized educational...
Isaaca Carter College: John Dee Bright College Major: Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I didn’t really choose Drake, Drake chose me. I took a chance on John Dee Bright College and it turned out to be the best choice I’ve made. Q:...
Avery Mertz College: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Double Major: Nursing and Health Sciences Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake not only for its small campus, but also for its welcoming environment. Drake offers strong academics and valuable opportunities for my future. It also...