Name: Kate Twedell

Class: 2013

Major: Marketing and Studio Art

Hometown: Andover, MN

College Activities: Business Mentoring Program

Hobbies/ Interests: Painting, photography, and hanging out with friends

Advice to new students: Don’t be afraid to meet new people and try new things.

 

Name: Kirsten Hoaby

Class: 2014

Major: Global Studies

Hometown: Moorhead, MN

College Activities: CSC Commissioner (Campus Service Commission), Concordia Orchestra, Tennis Club, Circle K, and SEA (Student Environmental Alliance)

Hobbies/ Interests: Skiing (water and downhill), scrapbooking, going to the lake, traveling, and reading

Favorite thing about Concordia:Events and campus involvement—I also love the community feel.

Advice to new students: Especially during the first few weeks, go up and talk to people you don’t know—they’re looking for friends too.

 

Name: Amanda Follmer

Class: 2012

Major: Political Science, History, and Women’s Studies

Hometown: Circle Pines, MN

College Activities: Rugby, FMA, and Women’s Studies

Hobbies/ Interests: Reading, politics, decorating, shopping, and NATURE

Favorite thing about Concordia:Even on the worst days, a random Cobber can make you smile.

Advice to new students: Make the most out of your years and get involved in everything you can. The time goes by so quickly!

 

Name: Kelley Ferguson

Class: 2013

Major: Spanish (Minor in Music)

Hometown: Worland, WY

College Activities: Chapel Choir

Hobbies/ Interests: Running and health

Favorite thing about Concordia:The high standards and the high quality music.

Advice to new students: Get decent sleep, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and drink more water!

 

Name: Kristi Fullerton

Class: 2014

Major: Music Education—Vocal

Hometown: Charlo, MT

College Activities: Orientation and Choir

Hobbies/ Interests: Music, socializing, and dancing

Favorite thing about Concordia:The Music Program.

Advice to new students: Branch out! Don’t be afraid to make new friends and explore new ideas.

 

Name: Tiffany Sieu

Class: 2014

Major: Mathematics

Hometown: Willmar, MN

College Activities: Choir, Theatre, Orientation, SEA (Student Environmental Alliance), and Hall Council

Hobbies/ Interests: Singing, music, reading, and biking

Favorite thing about Concordia:All the different organizations.

Advice to new students: Get involved!

 

Name: Taylor Schwartz

Class: 2014

Major: Biology

Hometown: Sebeka, MN

College Activities: Intramurals, Ice Cream Social, and Orientation!

Hobbies/ Interests: Shopping, reading, and hanging out with friends

Favorite thing about Concordia:The community atmosphere.

Advice to new students: You come in scared, but in a couple of weeks you become a pro!

 

Name: Christie Gleason

Class: 2014

Major: Business and Communications

Hometown: Loretto/Annandale, MN

College Activities: Habitat for Humanity, Choir, and Orientation

Hobbies/ Interests: Photography, smiling, laughing, and arts & crafts

Favorite thing about Concordia:Cobber friendly—the people are awesome!

Advice to new students: Get to know your floor-mates and roommate! They can end up being your best friends.

 

Name: Kristen Allen

Class: 2013

Major: Biology and Spanish

Hometown: Grand Forks, ND

College Activities: Symphonia, Violin, Biology Research, Biology TA, Science Academy, and Orientation

Hobbies/ Interests: Running, violin, guitar, food, music, and dancing

Favorite thing about Concordia:BLISS! Also walking across campus and seeing tons of people I know!

Advice to new students: It might not always seem like it but these are the best years of your life!

 

Name: Kirsten Rieke

Class: 2014

Major: Communications—Public Relations

Hometown: Fargo, ND/Grand Forks, ND/Walla Walla, WA

College Activities: Campus Crusade

Hobbies/ Interests: Jesus, piano, coffee, travel, missions, and running

Favorite thing about Concordia:Community (aka the people!)

Advice to new students: Seize the day! You’re only in college for four years of your life—take advantage of the many opportunities—classes, clubs, sports, music ensembles, Campus Entertainment events—and fun things available to you! You won’t regret it. You’ll make lots of new friends…and you’ll have ten times more fun than everyone else.  Make the most of your college experience!

 

Name: Brittney Sundgaard 

Class: 2012

Major: Elementary Education—Social Studies

Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN

College Activities: Swimming, Family Weekend Committee, and Orientation

Hobbies/ Interests: Swimming, hanging out with family and friends, reading, watching movies, long walks at night, and going to the lake.

Favorite thing about Concordia: I love that on any given day you can run into at least 10 people you know.

Advice to new students: Get out there to meet new people and get involved.

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