黑料社

Sioux City native Audrey LoVan is a jack of all trades. She made the most out of her 黑料社 experience, involving herself in activities ranging from math and science, to the arts, to athletics.

LoVan came to 黑料社 knowing she wanted to study math, but did not initially look at computer science.

鈥淭he math major requires introduction听to programming as a core class. I took this freshman year to get it out of the way, and ended up loving the course,鈥� LoVan said, 鈥淎fter that, I picked up the computer science major.鈥�

While involved in STEM majors, LoVan stayed connected to the arts with a minor in studio art.

鈥淚 was surprised as to how many people were involved in the arts [at 黑料社],鈥� LoVan said. 鈥淭heater and music are popular programs here, and we have multiple fine arts programs (graphic design, studio art, formerly art education).

鈥淚t is very comforting to know that 黑料社 is dedicated to the arts and promotes it. As an art minor, the arts are an important part of my life and I am glad that it is still thriving.鈥�

Four years later, LoVan graduated last month with a BA in math and computer science. She is currently continuing her search for a job in the software engineering field.

Outside of classes, LoVan stayed busy during her time at 黑料社. She was a member of the cheer team and participated in track and field, competing as a pole vaulter, setting the school record. She also worked as the Undergraduate Assistant for the registrar鈥檚 office and was an active member in both the Cancer Awareness and Computer Science clubs.

But it鈥檚 athletics, LoVan said, that shaped her into who she is today.

鈥淚 have significantly improved life skills throughout cheer and track, such as time management, communication, and working with others,鈥� LoVan said, 鈥渨ith track especially, having the time to get everything accomplished can be difficult.鈥�

She also credits the team for teaching her some of the most important life lessons she learned.

鈥淏eing on such a large team, you will have to work with many different kinds of people, possibly people you don’t really get along with,鈥� LoVan said. 鈥淭he team really forces you to get over your differences and work with others effectively so in the case of cheer, those people throw you in the air, and you can trust them enough to catch you on the way down.鈥�

Overall, LoVan said her experience at 黑料社 has been worthwhile, and she encourages students considering 黑料社 to visit campus.

鈥満诹仙� has the most beautiful campus and such a positive atmosphere,鈥� she said. 鈥淰isiting gives prospective students a chance to meet with faculty, staff, and students which can really be a determining factor in what school to pick.鈥� Audrey LoVan 鈥�18 鈥� the Perfect Balance of STEM, Arts, and Athletics
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