Cassidy
Peer Mentor
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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.