
Alissa Waterbury
120 Peer Mentor
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Pronouns
She/Her
Major(s)
Psychology
Minor(s)
Children, youth and family studies and women and gender studies
Hometown (City, State)
Oregon, WI
CliftonStrengths ®
- Developer
- Belief
- Context
- Empathy
- Connectedness
Of all the jobs you could have on campus, what made you want to be a CAST Peer Mentor?
When I was a freshman, I got a lot out of the program and found community through CAST, so I want to help other first year students like CAST helped me.
If you could learn any skill or craft instantly, what would it be?
I would want to learn other languages quickly.
What’s one thing on your bucket list you know you’ll cross off some day?
Go surfing
What's your favorite way to de-stress or relax during busy times?
I like to hangout with friends and spend time outside
If your life had a soundtrack, what is your theme song?
I have no idea (been trying to think of a song for twenty mins sorry!!!)
You just won an all-expenses paid vacation. Where would you go?
Glacier National Park
What’s your favorite place on campus—and why?
Hanging out by the fountain at the Union because it's fun when it's nice out and other people are hanging out outside too
What's your go-to comfort food or guilty pleasure snack?
CRAB RANGOONS
What's one thing you wish you had known before starting college?
To not be afraid to ask for help! There are so many resources on campus here for us students