Interview with college senior, Penni
GGGFCollege: What is your name and what year are you in college?
Penni: My name is Penni and I'm starting my senior year, wow
GGGFCollege: What is your major and what made you choose it?
Penni: My major is psych, because there is nothing more interesting to me than people and the wacky things they do. I love my major, to a nerdy obsessive degree, and I think that's the way to do it. :)
GGGFCollege: What is your favorite dorm room organization tip?
Penni: My room is always a mess, hah--this is something I'm still working on! But one that that I try to do is look around and see where the clutter is accumulating, and then figure out a way to make that space more streamlined. For example, I would always leave all my makeup scattered on top of the dresser by my mirror, so I got a cheap office supplies organizer like this so I could throw my stuff on the dresser, and still keep it organized and looking neat. Also, a shoe hanger is a life saver! You can get skinny ones to put in the closet like this or a bigger one to go over the back of a door like this.
GGGFCollege: What would you say is the dorm room item that most girls forget to pack with them?
Penni: Basic cleaning supplies! When I moved in, I didn't have paper towels or garbage bags or spray cleaner. I wanted to clean my room (who knows who lived there last year...!) before moving all my stuff in, and we had to run to Target before I could even start unpacking. However, if you're planning on buying big things (rugs, lamps, etc) wait until you get to campus and can see the room--it will be easier to move, especially if you live far away, and you'll have a better feel of what things will fit and flatter the room.
GGGFCollege: What will you be wearing on your first day back to classes/what did you wear on your first day of class?
Penni: I like to look classy and sophisticated, without looking like I'm trying too hard! I also have an office job that I go to right before or after class a lot, so I need to make sure I wear things that are appropriate for that environment too. Not too sure what I'll be wearing yet, but I tend to favor dark, fitted jeans, and then something bright and flirty on the top...I love this top.
GGGFCollege: What kind of clubs are you involved in on campus?
Penni: I'm the president of my school's chapter of Amnesty International, which is an organization that advocates for victims of human rights abuses, in the US and around the world. It's a great organization and I'm so proud to be affiliated with it. It's easy to get into the "campus bubble" where it feels like the most important thing on the planet is your GPA and if that guy is gonna call back, so I like to make sure I keep myself grounded in the real world, and remind myself the world is bigger than me, and bigger than my campus. I also participate in Psych Undergrad Council, which is a group for (duh) psych majors--it's a good way to meet professors on a little less formal basis, to see what kind of research the faculty is doing, and connect and get advice from other majors.
GGGFCollege: Any last advise for incoming freshman?
Penni: Try everything you can! Especially your freshman year, just try to experience as much as you can. If your roommate invites you to a party, go! Go to your hall events, drag a couple friends along to interest meetings of clubs you're interested in, just try to say yes (within reason) to everything you can. Don't make any assumptions about who your friends will be or where you'll meet them, because you never know. And smile at everyone! :)
Here's an outfit inspired by Penni's back to school look!
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