Hi, I'm Emma! I love to explore, whether it's the outdoors, new music, or amazing food. I adore playing sports and am down for alllll the sidequests. Originally from Oregon, I'm currently a softmore at CU Boulder hoping to get involved in a creative industry. I can't wait to show you around my home!

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Major(s)

Creative Technology and Design (College of Engineering)

Minor(s)

Engineering Entrepreneurship, Business, Spanish, Material Science

Clubs, organizations & involvement

I joined Theta Tau, a Coed Professional engineering fraternity, and am currently on their events committee. I played on the CU Womens Club Soccer Team, and the CU Coed Club Tennis Team. I am currently merch chair on the board for the club tennis team. I am a member of CU Intervarsity and Buff Catholic, and Swing dance club. I also spent time in the sustainable arts club, music production club, women coding club and pickleball club.

Describe your college experience

I tried a LOT of different things this year, from bouldering to swing dancing to sports to live music, I pretty much packed my schedule with as many things and people as I possibly could, and it was a blast. I ADORED my major and all of my classes in the atlas building. Things were kinda rough with my roomate, and that was definitely hard. I also went through about two different friend groups before finding people I really liked. Overall, I think I found a bunch of great groups, and explored the area really well. One of my favorite things to do was try all the different coffee shops in Boulder to find my favorite :). While this year was really fast paced and a lot of work, I had the most fun I ever have.

Tip for future students

Don't worry too much about finding your best friends right away. For some people it happens, for others it doesn't. The best way to find your people is to do the things that YOU like to do, and ask people to join you! The right ones will find a way to stick around. Finding people with a car (or having one) was a lifesaver, but the free ebikes for students on campus were awesome. The music scene is huge, be prepared to spend a lot of money on concerts. The more you can get outdoors the better, it's nice to be off campus sometimes. Being friends with upper classmen was a life saver, and the easiest way to do that is to join organizations.

Favorite class

My favorite class so far was my FORM class, where I CADDed, prototyped, and created a variety of products, from lamps to a customized wooden book shelf for my house next year. Being hands on was amazing, and the flexibility and creativity I got to exercise was incredible.

Career goals

My current goal is to intern at Nike in Product Design my Junior​/​Senior year, in order to be able to work their after I graduate in product or experience design.

Ideal way to spend a free night

go play pickleball or soccer with a group of friends at the rec, get dinner together, go on a sidequest and then watch a show with snacks and drinks.

High school or secondary school

West Linn High School, West Linn, OR