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Peer Advisors
Peer advisors are upperclass students who are available to communicate with prospective, as well as current, students. Peer Advisors for the 2008-09 school year are shown below, click on a peer advisor's name to learn more about him or her!
Back Row (left to right): Mary, Stephanie, Tabitha, Katherine, Emma, Andrew, Cory, Rich, Jake
Middle Row (left to right): Kelsey, Amanda, Adam, Rebecca, David, Robeska, Jeff
Front Row (left to right): Kristin, Jennifer, Gugu, Kariann
Adam
Nicknames: Johnson, AJ, A-Bomb
Hometown: Hanover Park, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: History/Secondary Education
Three words to describe me: Comical, Outgoing, Helpful
An interesting fact about me: I have seen every Will Ferrell movie.
I chose AU because: It’s a great school for academics and athletics.
My favorite part of AU is: Aurora University/Benedictine University rivalry and Pancake Night
My favorite place on campus is: The quad to play catch and hang out with friends
My advice to first-year students is: Study, go to class, get involved, and cheer on AU athletics.
Amanda
Nicknames: Panda
Hometown: Sycamore, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Activities I'm involved in at AU: Peer advising and Intramurals
Three words to describe me: Happy, Easy-going, Family-oriented
An interesting fact about me: I've never broken a bone.
I chose AU because: The student-teacher ratio and the great nursing program.
My favorite part of AU is: Intramurals
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved in campus activities.
Andrew
Nicknames: P-Rice, English, Evan, AP, Pricey
Hometown: Elburn, IL
Year in School: Senior
Major: Management & Innovation
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Football, Tennis, Dunham Scholars, Pre-Law Club, Delta Mu Delta
Three words to describe me: Accepting, Witty, Determined
An interesting fact about me: I was born in London, England.
I chose AU because: I liked the small school atmosphere.
My favorite part of AU is: Welcome Week
My favorite place on campus is: Vago Field
My advice to first-year students is: Take advantage of all the free events on campus.
Cory
Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Math/Secondary Education
Minor: Spanish
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Honors Program Advisory Board
Three words to describe me: Happy, Outgoing, Creative
An interesting fact about me: I’ve swum in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea at the same time in Puerto Rico.
I chose AU because: I liked the small community atmosphere on campus.
My favorite part of AU is: How friendly everyone is.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Study hard, but have lots of fun because you only go through college once!
David
Nickname: D-Gray
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Business & Commerce
Minor: Sports Management
Three words to describe me: Religious, Energetic, Athletic
An interesting fact about me: I have dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland
I chose AU because: I liked the small personal campus, and for sports.
My favorite part of AU is: Sporting events, especially Aurora University v. Benedictine University
My favorite place on campus is: Dunham Hall, the Library, the Chapel
My advice to first-year students is: Be organized and make sure to manage your time wisely. Have fun!
Emma
Nickname: EM, EJ, E.Hill, Emmerson, E ‘N’ J
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Year in School: Junior
Major: Health Science
Minor: Chemistry/Physiology/Criminal Justice
Three words to describe me: Righteous, Eccentric, Athletic
An interesting fact about me: I played high school football – I was a tight end.
I chose AU because: It is a small community that cares about the development of the students.
My favorite part of AU is: The people are absolutely amazing.
My favorite place on campus is: The football/soccer stadium, I love going to all the sporting events.
My advice to first-year students is: Manage your time wisely and get involved in things that interest you.
Gugu
Nickname: Gugs
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Year in School: Senior
Major: Accounting
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Alliance to Lead and Serve (ATLAS), Awareness Respect Integrity Sisterhood Empowerment (ARISE), Black Student Association (BSA), Organized Action Council (OAC), Student Accounting Society (SAS)
Three words to describe me: Giggly, Spontaneous, Magical
An interesting fact about me: The squirrels around campus are always after me.
I chose AU because: It is close to home and I love the small size.
My favorite part of AU is: Seeing students on the quad hanging out and playing sports.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Watch out for the squirrels.
Jake
Nickname: JB, Big Daddy Behrens, Big Papa Behrens, Big Jake, Santa, Elmo
Hometown: Hebron, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Math/Secondary Education
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Football, The 300
Three words to describe me: Funny, Loud, Outgoing
An interesting fact about me: I am a master impressionist – from Chris Farley to Smeagol, to Elmo.
I chose AU because: I loved the campus and the football program is good.
My favorite part of AU is: Athletics, because I love to play and watch Spartan sports.
My favorite place on campus is: Vago Field/Alumni Hall because sporting events are my favorite way to relax and take a break from school.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved and don’t be afraid to try new things. Oh, and flip-flops in the showers.
Jeff
Nickname:J-Nasty
Hometown: Yorkville, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: English
Minor: Communications/Theatre
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Theatre, The Actor's and Playwright's Society (TAPS)
Three words to describe me: Awesome, Funny, Dedicated
An interesting fact about me: I hold three jobs in the summer.
I chose AU because: It’s close to home and is a small community that makes me feel welcome.
My favorite part of AU is: The personal relationships that can be made between students and the relationships that the faculty and students have.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Be open to the different opportunities that are on campus and find a group or club to get involved in.
Jennifer
Nickname: Jenn, Tutu, Tutaboota
Hometown: Chicago, IL/Trenchtown, Jamaica
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Business & Commerce/Marketing
Minor: Sports Management
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Student Marketing Association
Three words to describe me: A LeBron Fan
An interesting fact about me: I’ve been boxing for a few years and I’m very health conscious.
I chose AU because: I’m a mommy’s girl (lol) and I live ten minutes from campus.
My favorite part of AU is: The one-on-one interaction with the professors and the classroom sizes.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad! It’s a great place to hang out with friends on campus, especially when it’s nice outside.
My advice to first-year students is: Most students/graduates do not remember all the books they’ve read in college, but they do remember the friendships they’ve gained and the fun times they experienced. Get really involved and be open for new opportunities!!
Kariann
Nickname: Kran
Hometown: Antioch, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Fitness & Health Promotion
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Soccer
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Loud, Determined
An interesting fact about me: I can say the ABCs backward.
I chose AU because: I make good decisions.
My favorite part of AU is: The people
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Do your laundry and get involved on campus. Bleed blue and white!
Katherine
Nickname: Kath
Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Circle K, Sigma Delta Gamma, Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Three words to describe me: Kind, Outgoing, Leader
An interesting fact about me: I live on a farm.
I chose AU because: It’s good for my major, small, and close to home.
My favorite part of AU is: The closeness between students and staff.
My favorite place on campus is: Hanging out with friends in the residence halls.
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved!
Kelsey
Nickname: Camp Counselor Kelsey, Kind Kels
Hometown: Yorkville, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Special Education
Three words to describe me: Righteous, Outgoing, Friendly
An interesting fact about me: I have three nieces, two who are my goddaughters.
I chose AU because: I really liked the campus and the size.
My favorite part of AU is: The people – everyone here is really nice and always offering a helping hand.
My favorite place on campus is: The library, studying with friends.
My advice to first-year students is: Go out and get involved around campus. You’ll meet new people and all your involvement will look really good on a job resume.
Kristin
Nickname: Tin Tin, Kskol, Krissy
Hometown: Manteno, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Nursing
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Intramurals, Blue Crew, Women’s Ensemble
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Energetic, Spontaneous
An interesting fact about me: I tore my ACL on a trampoline.
I chose AU because: The nursing program is great.
My favorite part of AU is: All of the familiar faces
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Don’t be shy and be open to new ideas.
Mary
Nickname: Mar
Hometown: Antioch, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: English
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Communities In Schools, Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Three words to describe me: Passionate, Outgoing, Dedicated
An interesting fact about me: I have three nieces and a nephew.
I chose AU because: I liked the small class sizes and supportive staff.
My favorite part of AU is: The passion that the professors have to teach and help students learn.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved on campus. Remember you are here to get an education, but have fun along the way! Set aside a “study time” for each day to make sure your studying gets done.
Rebecca
Nickname: Becca
Hometown: Elgin, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Psychology
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Black Student Association (BSA), Alliance to Lead and Serve (ATLAS), Awareness Respect Integrity Sisterhood Empowerment (ARISE), Organized Action Council (OAC), Fashion Loves You (FLY)
Three words to describe me: Fab-u-lous!
An interesting fact about me: I love to dance.
I chose AU because: I thought the campus was beautiful and small, which is very convenient.
My favorite part of AU is: Moving-in day!
My favorite place on campus is: The library – great place to study and chat with friends.
My advice to first-year students is: Just like life, college is what you make it! Come with a positive attitude and make the most of your experience. for each day to make sure your studying gets done.
Rich
Nickname: Fish, Fisher
Hometown: Lake Villa, IL
Year in School: Junior
Major: Business & Commerce/Marketing
Minor: Professional Selling & Sales Management/Sports Management
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Football, Honors Program, Honors Advisory Board, Aurora University Student Association (AUSA), Student Marketing Association
Three words to describe me: Outgoing, Intellectual, Enthusiastic
An interesting fact about me: I love to dance.
I chose AU because: I liked the small campus and good people.
My favorite part of AU is: The people I meet and the sporting events.
My favorite place on campus is: The football field
My advice to first-year students is: Get involved and meet people.
Robeska
Nickname: Beska, Robo
Hometown:Plainfield, IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Health Science
Minor: Psychology
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Volleyball
Three words to describe me: Easy-going, Athletic, Goofy
An interesting fact about me: I can speak three languages.
I chose AU because: I wanted to play volleyball here and the academic programs were very strong.
My favorite part of AU is: The people, because everyone is so friendly and helpful.
My favorite place on campus is: The quad – when it’s nice out it’s so much fun to be active with everyone.
My advice to first-year students is: Be open to new things and new people, it really pays off.
Stephanie
Nickname: Steph, Steff-Steff, Stephy
Hometown: Oswego , IL
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Special Education
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Future Educators of Aurora University (FEAU), Strategies Targeted for Academic Rewards (STAR) mentor, Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Sigma Delta Gamma, Track and Cross Country
Three words to describe me: Faithful, Passionate, Loving
An interesting fact about me: I love doing missionary work; I’ve been to Juarez, Mexico three times and New Orleans once, and I love doing local events and bringing people with to prove that we can all make a difference.
Tabitha
Nickname: Stab, Tabs, Tabby
Hometown: Clio, MI
Year in School: SENIOR!
Major: Social Work
Minor: Psychology
Activities I’m involved in at AU: Peer Advising, Social Work Association (SWA), Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Three words to describe me: Random, Happy, Hippie-esque
An interesting fact about me: I have four birth marks.
I chose AU because: I liked the small campus.
My favorite part of AU is: The people – students, faculty and staff.
My favorite place on campus is: The library – someone I know is always in there to distract me!
My advice to first-year students is: Venture off campus for things to do also; don’t miss out because you stayed in your residence hall room.
