Randi Murawski ’20

Randi Murawski ’20

Class Year

2020

Area(s) of Study

Communication

Hometown

Crystal Lake, IL

Transferred From

McHenry County College

Internships

Special Events Intern at the Les Turner ALS Foundation, and Events Coordinator at Main Stay Therapeutic Horse Farm

Current Job

Development & Events Coordinator at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm

I appreciate the small class sizes at Lake Forest College. Here, my professors know me, which has benefited me greatly.

Why did you choose to attend Lake Forest College?

Initially, I chose Lake Forest because I was enticed by the scholarship the College offered to students who were in Phi Theta Kappa. Once I learned how small the classes sizes were, I decided to visit the campus. I truly loved the feel here. Because Lake Forest is not too far from home, I could commute, which works out great for me.

Was there a deciding factor that sold you on attending Lake Forest College?

There were three deciding factors for me. I needed a college close enough to home so I could commute. I also wanted a college that offered a good scholarship and small class sizes. Lake Forest hit all three of those marks.

Did you feel welcome as a transfer student?

I absolutely felt welcome as a transfer student when I started at Lake Forest College. My transition from McHenry County College to Lake Forest went extremely smooth.

What do you like best about Lake Forest College? 

I appreciate the small class sizes at Lake Forest College, which I became accustomed to at McHenry County College. Here, my professors know me, which has benefited me greatly. Over the summer, I reached out to one of my communication professors about applying to graduate schools. I wanted to use in my application a paper I wrote for her class. She emailed me back right away and also offered to take time out of her day to discuss how to further improve the paper I wrote to best highlight my strengths as a thinker and writer. Professors at Lake Forest care about your future.

What advice would you give to a student considering transferring to Lake Forest College?

As a first-generation college student, I had many questions when I was in the process of transferring. Throughout the process, I reached out to students and faculty with questions. Everyone wanted to help. No one ever made me feel like I was asking too many questions or that I was a bother. My advice is: Don’t be afraid to ask questions. People are willing to help.