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Honors Peer Advisor: Bethany Donat, Junior
  Bethany, Honors Peer Advisor

MAJOR: Double major in Communication (Public Relations) and Spanish

HOMETOWN: Midland, MI

EMAIL: bdonat@sycamores.indstate.edu

FUTURE/CAREER GOALS:

I hope to work in a Public Relations position at either a corporation or a non-profit organization.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN HONORS STUDENT?

There are lots of ways to get involved as an Honors student and meet new people.  There are also some great leadership opportunities to take advantage of. I like how the classes are smaller and you get to know the professors better.  Also, you get to schedule classes early.  

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Hang out with friends, music, reading, running

OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES AND/OR CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Alpha Lambda Delta, member of Honors Council, work in Office of Communication & Marketing

FAVORITE PLACES IN TERRE HAUTE:

Coffee Grounds, Heritage Trail, Deming Park

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HONORS CLASS SO FAR, AND WHY?

GH 201: Great Works with Linda Maule.  The class had some great discussions about interesting topics that don’t just have easy answers. The papers I wrote for her class were challenging, but some of my favorites of my college career.

FAVORITE PLACES TO STUDY/ STUDY TIPS FOR FRESHMEN HONORS STUDENTS?

I like to go to a coffee shop when I really need to get things done—like Starbucks or Coffee Grounds. Don’t procrastinate!

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR?

I’m excited to meet the new freshmen, hang out with friends, and to get into more of the classes for my major.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR FRESHMEN HONORS STUDENTS?

Meet new people, get involved in things you enjoy, stay on campus on the weekends, and have fun :)