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Owen

Peer Mentor

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Pronouns

He/Him

 

Major(s)

Environmental Studies and Sustainabilities

 

Hometown

Lincoln, Nebraska

 

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

The opportunity to show new UNL students what it is to be a college student and creating an impact that influences their academic careers.

 

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

I've always wanted to learn how to sail a boat!

 

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

I'm 100% going to go to every continent I'm already going strong on that one.

 

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

I love to binge watch a show I'm watching to de-stress or going to the gym helps!

 

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

"Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts

 

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

Portugal! It's where my family is from.

 

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

 I love the fountain by the union! It's always so nice to look at after class.

 

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

Gushers and baked cheetos are the best snacks.

 

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

I wish I knew how much I'd have to adjust my study habits.