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Shelby

Peer Mentor

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Pronouns

She/Her

 

Major(s)

English

 

Minor(s)

Women's and Gender Studies

 

Hometown

Wymore, Nebraska

 

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

The First Huskers program really helped me, and I wanted to extend the same help to other students. I wouldn't be where I am today without this program and the resources and mentorship it provided.

 

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

Playing the harp

 

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

Having a published academic article

 

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

Knitting or analyzing movies and TV shows that weren't meant to be analyzed (shoutout to Barbie movies)

 

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

"Vanilla Twilight" by Owl City

 

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

Prague, Czech Republic

 

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

The Sheldon Art Museum, it's full of beautiful pieces and has amazing natural light. I have such good memories there.

 

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

Sushi

 

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

There are people here who want to help you succeed. You'll build relationships and make connections that will be extremely important.