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I am from North Yarmouth, Maine. This year, I am a recipient of the Philip Schuyler Glidden ’83 Annual Scholarship. I am currently a sophomore at Lake Forest College majoring in Communications, and also I plan to minor in art. I come from a small high school, where I played volleyball and basketball, but also developed a liking for art, specifically photography and ceramics. My mother is from Sweden, which has given me opportunities to travel since I was a young child. Through these travels I have developed an interest in learning and experiencing foreign cultures.

I chose to go to Lake Forest College for many reasons: coming from a small high school, I believe that I gain more from small class sizes and being able to develop a student relationship with my professors. I was also impressed with the cultural diversity at this small college: I like learning about new cultures, and I have met many people from all over the word during my time here. The city of Chicago also intrigued me; coming from a small town I did not have the advantage of a large, diverse city. The accessibility to the city offers many things that I enjoy, such as music and art. I also personally enjoy architecture, and Chicago has been a great city to experience. 

At the College, I am involved in the Student Ambassador program, I am the treasurer of Art Club, and this year I have also joined CircleK (a community service club) and Umoja, a club that celebrates and demonstrates the different cultures from Africa which many of my friends at the college come from.

I hope to continually get involved on campus and also learn more about the city (go to more museums, art galleries, etc). I also hope to study abroad during my junior or senior year. I have already enjoyed many experiences in the city, and I feel I have gained from the small class sizes; I’ve felt challenged at times, but there has always been the opportunity to meet with my professors.

This scholarship has been a large contributor in allowing me to gain an education from Lake Forest College. It is truly appreciated.