Ella RotherCollege: College of Arts and Sciences, Zimpleman College of BusinessMajors: Graphic Design and MarketingHometown: Farmington, Minnesota. Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because the minute I stepped on campus, it felt right. Then, after meeting Griff II, it truly felt like home. That was it for me. Q:...
Brittany OrtegaCollege: College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesMajor: Public HealthHometown: Norwalk, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the incredible community here. My sister is a Drake graduate and watching her have such a wonderful experience made me want to be a part of it, too. Knowing...
Keira O’BrienCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajor: Law, Politics, and Society (LPS)Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the Law, Politics, and Society major—it was a program I really didn’t see anywhere else. And the faculty was absolutely amazing when I first came. Those...
Tiya (Ty) WallsCollege: Zimpleman College of BusinessMajor: Information SystemsHometown: Chicago Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake because of the school’s traditions and the ability to move freely through the curriculum. I also really wanted to be a part of the Crew Scholars Program—that was a big draw...
Emerson WhittemoreCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajors: Sociology and SpanishHometown: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the incredible academic community and the opportunities it offered to pursue my passions in sociology and Spanish. The interconnected academic and extracurricular environment at Drake really stood out...
Eli BensonCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajors: American Government and Politics, and Law, Politics and Society (LPS)Hometown: Normal, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because I was looking for a university with “big-school” opportunities but on a “small-school” scale. I wanted to chase my dreams, build a strong resume,...