STUDENT CHATS
Would you like to get a student's perspective on campus life at a particular school? You can at CollegeWeekLive. On March 25th and 26th, you will be able to speak with current college students from 60 schools via real-time, interactive video chat.
Students offer a unique perspective on the college experience, and can offer information on a school that might be otherwise difficult to find. Do you have a question on campus social life? Freshman housing? Campus meal plans? Get these questions and more answered from a current college student during CollegeWeekLive. Real people giving real answers to your questions.
To access our archive of student chats from previous CollegeWeekLive fairs, visit our Archives Page.
Colleges Represented in Student Chats (Click to Read Student Bio):
Student Speaker Bios:
John Chance Cotti - New York University
John Chance Cotti grew up on the south shore of Massachusetts and attended New York University Film School at Tisch School of the Arts. He graduated in May of 2007 and since then he has been in script development talks with major productions companies and is currently working with a co-founded production company committed to the production of independent film and television.
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Alyssa Loring - Providence College
Alyssa Loring is a Senior at Providence College. She began her college career at Boston University but quickly transferred to PC. She is graduating in May 2008 with a B.A. in Psychology, concentrating in Marketing, with a minor in Italian. Alyssa is on the Executive Board for the Admissions Ambassadors organization at PC. She is also involved in intramural athletics on campus and holds an internship in Event Planning at the American Heart Association.
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Elisabeth Conroy - Syracuse University
Elisabeth Conroy attends Syracuse University. She plans to graduate in May 2008 with a B.A. in Art History.
Elisabeth has studied abroad in London and has done extensive travel to countries including Italy, Spain, England, France, Turkey, Holland, and Costa Rica.
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Julie Kristina Hull - Metropolitan State College of Denver
Julie Kristina Hull has already obtained a B.A. in psychology from the University of Colorado, Denver, and a Certification in High Risk Youth Studies from Denver’s Metropolitan State College. Now she continues her studies at the Metropolitan State College of Denver, hoping to gain licensure to teach Elementary Education.
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Deborah Parker - Kennesaw State University
Deborah Parker plans to receive a B. A. in Business Administration with a minor in Business Law from Kennesaw State University this May.
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Nichole Hollis - University of West Georgia
Nichole Hollis studies Mass Communications at the University of West Georgia. She plans to graduate in May of 2009.
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Jacqueline Kimmey - University of California, Los Angeles
Jacqueline Kimmey attends the University of California, Los Angeles where she is studying Psychobiology. She is expected to graduate in June of 2011.
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Jessica Kubiak - Rice University
Jessica Kubiak attends Rice University in Houston Texas. She plans to earn a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology this December.
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Tina Estes - Arizona State University
Tina Estes attends Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. She is double majoring in Public Administration and Management and also Social Welfare. She will earn a BIS in 2009 and then plans to continue on to law school. Not only is Tina a student but she is a 21 year-old mother of two young daughters.
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Laura Choi - University of Pennsylvania
Laura Choi is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School. Upon graduation, Laura will go on to join the executive training program at Bloomingdale’s New York.
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Jonathan Fainberg - Columbia University
Jonathan Fainberg is a Senior at Columbia University in New York, and will graduate this May.
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Ketan Raturi - Carnegie Mellon
Ketan Raturi attends Carnegie Mellon and is studying Decision Science.
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Christen Elrich - Florida State University
Christen Elrich received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Florida State University in 2005. Now she is working towards her Masters degree in Social Work still at Florida State University.
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Danielle S. Rosner - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Danielle S. Rosner graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in May 2007, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Music. Danielle is in the process of furthering her music career.
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Mei Rui - Yale University
Mei Rui is a recent graduate from Yale University earning three degrees. They are a Bachelor of Arts in Biophysics and Biochemistry, a Master Degree in Music, and lastly, Mei earned an Artist diploma in Piano Performance in May 2007.
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Mandy Dickson - Boston Conservatory
Mandy Dickson is a Senior at the Boston Conservatory. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater.
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Nicholas Catalano - Loyola University
Nicholas Catalano currently attends Loyola University in Chicago and is expected to graduate in June 2010. He is majoring in Political Science and gaining a minor in Theatre.
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Tiffany McPherson - DePaul University
Tiffany McPherson attends DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She hopes to obtain a Bachelor of Art in Business Marketing.
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Caroline Contillo - City University of New York Hunter College
Caroline Contillo currently attends the City University of New York Hunter College. She is a member of the Thomas Hunter Honors program. Caroline is the Interactive Designer for Businessweek Online.
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Sara Krumminga - University of Vermont
Sara Krumminga will graduate from the University of Vermont in May 2009. Sara is originally from New York, NY and chose to attend the University of Vermont to experience a different environment.
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Chris Evans - San Francisco State University
Chris Evans attends San Francisco State University. He is pursuing a career in classical vocal performance, with heavy emphasis upon Opera and Chorus.
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Elizabeth Schaaf - Wellesley College
Elizabeth Schaaf is double majoring in Cinema and Media Studies and Economics at Wellesley College. She will graduate in 2010.
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Cynthia Taylor - University of New Orleans
Cynthia Taylor is film arts major at the University of New Orleans, however Cynthia’s talents range from theater arts, to costume design, to television, and print journalism.
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Amey Deshpande - Imperial College at the University of London
Amey Deshpande is a first year student at the Imperial College at the University of London. He is currently studying Biomedical Science.
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Evan Siegel - Harvard University
Evan Siegel graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University last June in 2007. He earned a BA in Linguistics. He is currently pursuing a successful career in theater arts.
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Krystal W. Norman - University of Maryland
Krystal W. Norman is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park.Sheplans to earn a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, concentrating in Business in May 2008. She also intends to earn a Certificate in AfricaAmerican Studies with a minor in Rhetoric then as well. She will continue her educationat the Maryland School of Public Policy. Ultimately, Krystal would like to become a U.S. Ambassador to a Latin American Country.
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Katherine Carton-Bacon - University of Vermont
Katherine Carton-Bacon is an animal science major at the University of Vermont. Katie has been a student at UVM for two years now and she plans to graduate this May. She hopes to train k-9s for the seeing impaired.
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Jens Sutmoller - Miami University (Ohio)
Jens Sutmoller is a senior political science major with a minor in economics. Jens stays busy in his role as Miami's Student Body President, but also takes time to enjoy other interests, such as technology, design/architecture, newspapers, good coffee, and an eclectic range of music, outdoor sports, and travel.
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Jennifer Miller - Boise State
Jennifer Miller is originally from California but now attends Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Jennifer is currently a Junior and plans to earn a degree in Multi-Ethnic Studies
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Courtney Jontz - Wartburg College
Courtney Jontz is a senior at Wartburg College in Iowa. In May of 2008 she will earn a BA in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Courtney is also a member of Lambda Pi Eta at Wartburg.
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