Hello! My name is Jocelyn and I am a sophomore at Duke studying Earth and Climate Sciences. I love going on walks around the Duke Gardens, trying the many fun coffee shops around Duke and Durham, and baking!

Hometown

Cary, North Carolina

Major(s)

Earth and Climate Sciences (B.S.)

Clubs, organizations & involvement

I am an active member of the Energy and Climate Club and an environmental educator at a local elementary school. Last year, I cofounded a club that connects Duke students with girls in Afghanistan to teach lessons on international relations and environmental science. I am also involved with Jewish Life at Duke, and am currently conducting research on endangered elephants in Zambia!

Describe your college experience

I have loved my time at Duke, and I am excited to show you why. Duke has many resources that make the transition from high school to college an easy one, such as the FOCUS Program, which I participated in during my freshman fall. There are also mandatory orientation groups that take place a week before classes start, ranging from relaxed options like trying new restaurants around Durham to more intensive ones, like camping in the woods without internet for a week.

Tip for future students

I highly recommend becoming friends with the people in your dorm and also going to office hours!!!

Favorite class

My favorite class is the volcanology course I am taking this semester. Over spring break, we went to Hawaii for 10 days to study volcanoes on different islands! I am also currently taking tai chi and American Sign Language.

Career goals

In the future, I hope to become an environmental lawyer.

Ideal way to spend a free night

I love going to The Commons (Duke's on-campus steakhouse) with my friends and then going to my favorite ice cream spot in Durham: Simon Says Dip This.

High school or secondary school

Cary High School, Cary, North Carolina