Annie Dillard
I chose my major because I think communication is the most important thing in the world. If I can help people express themselves better, then I think my career will be very satisfying.…
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MoreView Larger ImageHaley Strass
I'm descended from the Miami Tribe ... most people think it's really cool that I'm so in touch with my heritage.…
MoreView Larger ImageJonathan Wheeler
I've learned that one of the most important aspects of college is to develop your thoughts with other people. Students are here to bounce ideas off one another.…
MoreView Larger ImageSarah Joslyn
My dream is that when I leave here, my work will be remembered by somebody--whether that's one person, 10 or 50. I want someone to know what I did and be inspired by it.…
MoreView Larger ImageJena Long
I'm excited about going to the Wind River Range in Wyoming for five weeks. All Geology majors go to Miami's field station there before they graduate. …
MoreView Larger ImageKelsey Vehr
Last year, I became Miami's first All-American female swimmer. It was a huge surprise when I made it and such an honor to be able to write that history for Miami.…
MoreView Larger ImageAndrew, Arvin, Anthony Ting
One of the most important things we've learned while at Miami is that society highly values leadership. Miami has taught us to be good leaders.…
MoreView Larger ImageAbby Jo Sapadin
Anthropology and music are things I became passionate about in high school, and my interest in them has only grown since I've been at Miami.…
MoreView Larger ImageAndrew Duberstein
I'm a third-generation student, so it's kind of in my blood. You rattle my family tree, and RedHawks fall out!…
MoreView Larger ImageNeelum Amin
The ISA Diwali Fall Cultural Show is an amazing experience that everyone should get a chance to see. It's the largest multicultural show on campus.…
MoreView Larger ImageLaurie Jacob
For the spring semester, I am studying in Oviedo, Spain, which is a new study abroad program offered by Miami.…
MoreView Larger ImageClara Wilson
I enjoy how biology is so focused on identifying a problem and working toward a solution.…
MoreView Larger ImageMatt Ciccone
I've discovered that Miami is designed to assure that when you leave here, every year for the rest of your life will be your best years.…
MoreView Larger ImageAaron Pittenger
[During my] internship last summer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ... I helped my supervisor with radar research projects for the military. …
MoreView Larger ImageJeff Sams
My goal is to be a high school drama teacher. Both my education and theater professors here have been very supportive ... they've given me a lot of individual attention.…
MoreView Larger ImageLyndsey McMillon
One thing I love about the engineering school is they're not afraid to let you use the equipment. There's equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars, and I'm flipping the switches and tinkering with it.…
MoreView Larger ImageWhitney Weber
Joining the water polo team really helped me find a good group of friends when I needed it. It's been among my top experiences at Miami.…
MoreView Larger ImageGus Lazares
Without a doubt, [Miami's Mock Trial Team] has been the defining activity of my college years.…
MoreView Larger ImageCaitlin Neyer
In Highwire [Brand Studio], you get to work on a real advertising campaign. We worked on a campaign for [Microban's] European market, and the company is going to use our ideas.…
MoreView Larger ImageCharles Poe
At Miami, the music education program is demanding but fun. I love that they're always asking: What do you want to get out of Miami? What are your dreams?…
MoreView Larger ImageChris McMillan
Work[ing] for Athletic Media Relations, I'm behind the scenes at sporting events ... I'm constantly on the phone with ESPN and other media outlets.…
MoreView Larger ImageNatalie Opeka
Miami encourages you to study abroad, and I'm so glad I did. My international experience opened up my mind to how vast the world really is.…
MoreView Larger ImageChristopher Humphrey
As a student manager in the Shriver production kitchen, I've developed strong communication and organizational skills.…
MoreView Larger ImageJacob Mercer
I'm a member of Acting Locally ... I'm learning how a global issue like immigration affects nearby Hamilton by working with the city's Hispanic business leaders.…
MoreView Larger ImageNathan Warden
At Miami, there are so many opportunities, you can discover your true passions and feel comfortable being the person you were meant to be.…
MoreView Larger ImageJillian Hertzberg
Miami encourages students to get involved in undergraduate research. I'm cataloguing native plants in Bishop Woods to illustrate its value to Miami's administration.…
MoreView Larger ImageDanny Sauter
I like the intersection of money and meaning, which is why I'm involved in Miami's social entrepreneurship program. It combines business with social change.…
MoreView Larger ImageTaylor Cox
In the urban teaching residency program I often think, 'How cool is this? I'm surrounded by people who feel as passionately about urban education as I do.'…
MoreView Larger ImageAlisha "Jonesy" Jones
I love the fact that [as an undergrad], I have my hands in something people usually don't get to do until they're working on a doctorate or master's degree.…
MoreView Larger ImageBenjamin Walker
I found most of my best friends through the Men's Glee Club. They offered me the opportunity for brotherhood, leadership, and the chance to contribute to something really incredible.…
MoreView Larger ImageBrittney Bernardoni
The human body has always interested me ... so I'm majoring in exercise science with the goal of going to medical school ...…
MoreView Larger ImageBo Heitz
My business fraternity members inspire me. They're the kind of people who want to get the most out of every day.…
