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Emely Chairez

Senior Lead 110 Peer Mentor

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She/Her

 

Major(s)

Ethnic Studies and Spanish

 

Minor(s)

Communications Studies and Psychology

 

Hometown (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

 

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

I love the relationships that I've had with my fellow peer mentors and coaches. CAST is such a great way to make a positive and direct impact on students.

 

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

I wish I had the patience to learn how to sew.

 

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

I am dead set on seeing the Northern Lights.

 

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

I always love to paint my nails a fun color and watch a fun movie with my friends.

 

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

"Nissan Altima" by Doechii

 

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

My grandparents' home in Mexico.

 

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

I love just walking around and seeing the squirrels.

 

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

I will never turn down a glazed donut or tacos.

 

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

I wish I would have known that it's ok to not know what's going on because I had all the resources available to figure it out.