George Washington University Student Panel

Recorded Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 PM

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George Washington University | GW

Washington, DC
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Ask current George Washington students questions about academics, campus life, dorm living, and more. Livestream viewers will get to vote on questions and ask their own!

Meet the panelists: Emma, Lena, Shannon, Michael

Emma is a sophomore from Rye Brook, New York in the Elliott School of International Affairs. She is pursuing a Bachelor in Arts in international affairs, concentrating in international environmental studies, and minoring in sustainability. Emma is an active member of the International Affairs Society and involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus, as well as virtually interning at The Confidence Co, a wellness company based in California. Outside of academics, Emma enjoys skiing, baseball, traveling, and spending quality time with friends.

Lena is a junior from Westchester, NY in the Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration is Athletic Training. She is also double minoring in Psychology and Dance. Lena was an active member of the official GW dance team, the First Ladies, during her first 2 years of college, and is the Vice President of Sisterhood and Programming for her sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping, going to concerts, and spending time outdoors.

Shannon is a sophomore at the GW School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration concentrating in Marketing and minoring in Organizational Sciences. Both fields require extensive knowledge in planning, organizing, and team work. This year she is working on her sororities executive board as the Vice President of Risk Management and Social Responsibilities in order to ensure the security, enjoyment, and connectedness of the sisterhood. She works to not only activate and enthuse fellow members but engage the group of young women in a cohesive and organized manner.

Mike is a sophomore from New York City. At the George Washington University he is perusing a Political Science degree. Mike is a member of GW Speakers of the House, a poetry and creative writing collective. He is also a co-director of GWUPIE (George Washington Program on International Education) and an Executive Board member of the IAS (International Affairs Society). He is also a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Outside of school, he is a outdoorsman who spends more time in mountains and in the woods than most.

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George Washington University | GW

Washington, DC
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