Gabrielle Karasek

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Gabrielle Karasek

120 Peer Mentor

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Pronouns

She/Her

 

Major(s)

Undecided/Math

 

Hometown (City, State)

Omaha, NE

 

CliftonStrengths ® 

  • Achiever
  • Consistency
  • Empathy
  • Discipline
  • Restorative

 

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

The opportunity to connect with people who were in the same position as I was, and be able to give them advice.

 

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

Piano skills: Music theory seems really cool, and my mom plays!

 

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

Visiting the northern lights glass igloos in Finland.

 

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

Take a bath, drink some tea, crochet, listen to calming music, whatever I am feeling that I need.

 

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

"Good Days" by SZA

 

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

South Korea where my mom grew up!

 

What's your favorite place on campus‚ and why?

Love Library South - The Mezzanine. The sun light just hits the spot.

 

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

Pho: Vietnamese soup. It is my go-to comfort food, I love soup especially beef soups and this is one of my favorites!

 

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

Yes, college is harder in the sense the work is harder, but you have so much more freedom.

 

Why I Mentor Statement

I mentor because I believe in making others feel welcome and included. I want to be the kind of mentor who motivates students to achieve their goals beyond their expectations. My experiences with different types of people have taught me that everyone is valid, and I hope to use that to support students as they navigate their first year, as I did too.