Mary Pat
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Joliet, IL
What do you feel makes AU unique?
The partnership school -- we have 4th and 5th graders that go to school on campus so elementary education majors can get into the classroom sooner then normal to observe and learn.
What do you hope to be doing after AU?
Teaching in Joliet in an elementary school.
What is playing on your I-Pod?
Dave Matthews Band, John Mellencamp, Spice Girls, *NSYNC
What advice would you give a first year or prospective student?
Get involved! Do everything that you can. You will meet more people that way!
The AU community is a close-knit group of students, professors and alumni. What's it like?
You can go to your professors for anything- they really care.
Favorite thing to do on weekends?
Hang out with friends, sleep.
What is the best place to study?
My room.
Biggest love?
Food-all kinds!
Why did you choose to come to AU and get involved with athletics?
Softball. It's a good program with a nice coach. I love playing so I didn't want to quit when I left high school.
What do you like most about your team sport?
My teammates- some are my best friends.
What benefits have you gained from participating in athletics here at AU?
Life long friendships.
How does Aurora's Division III level of athletic competition interact with the other aspects of your collegiate lifestyle?
It is nice because it is still competitive, but not life consuming. It allows me to participate in softball as well as have a social life and focus on school.
