Hi! My name is Maria. I am a Pre-Nursing​/​Neuroscience major and a flute player in the Cardinal Marching​/​Pep Band! I love all things nature and I am a big butterfly enthusiast!

Hometown

Nancy, Kentucky, which is right by Somerset.

Major(s)

Nursing Major!

Minor(s)

Music Minor

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Cardinal Marching Band, Cardinal Pep Band!

Describe your college experience

UofL is a great school for people who want that big college feeling while attending a smaller campus. I love how easy it is to navigate campus and how AWESOME the dining halls are. Professors are understanding and don't mind helping you out!

Tip for future students

I have three tips for incoming students! 1. Join a club​/​ activity! It makes the college experience more bearable! 2. The university has many resources, including free clothes! Don't be shy to check them out! 3. If you're unsure about a school, then it might not be the school for you. I speak from experience.

Favorite class

This isn't really a "class", but I LOVE marching band! It's a great place to decompress... not to mention you get to go to games for free... We get to perform for the Derby and Pegasus Parade!

Career goals

I hope to graduate with a Bachelors in Nursing and go to medical​/​ nursing school!

Ideal way to spend a free night

When I have a free night, I like to hang out with my friends. We'll play games like Quiplash, go to the mall, or go out to eat somewhere! Sometimes we'll go have a jam session at the School of Music.

High school or secondary school

Southwestern High School Somerset, Kentucky.

Previous college

I transferred from the University of Kentucky. I feel that transferring to this campus was big culture change for sure. I always felt like a number at UK, but at UofL, I feel like I belong. I just love the environment here!