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Cassidy

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Pronouns

She/Her

 

Major(s)

Fisheries and Wildlife, Horticulture

 

Minor(s)

Plant Biology and Urban Forestry

 

Hometown

Dannebrog, Nebraska

 

Of all the jobs you could have on campus, what made you want to be a CAST Peer Mentor?

I wanted to be a peer mentor to help set students up for college success just as my mentors did before.

 

If you could learn any skill or craft instantly, what would it be?

I would love to know how to snowboard!

 

What’s one thing on your bucket list you know you’ll cross off some day?

I would love to get my scuba diving certification and dive all major coral reefs.

 

What's your favorite way to de-stress or relax during busy times?

I love to crochet!

 

If your life had a soundtrack, what is your theme song?

Anything by Chappell Roan <3.

 

You just won an all-expenses paid vacation. Where would you go?

I would love to go to Namibia.

 

What’s your favorite place on campus—and why?

 I love the Kiem Hall courtyard. It's a hidden gem on campus and a fun and peaceful place to study.

 

What's your go-to comfort food or guilty pleasure snack?

Any kind of ice cream is a go-to comfort food.

 

What's one thing you wish you had known before starting college?

I would have loved to know everything my majors had to offer earlier. Word of advice: Meet with your advisors consistently early in your college career.