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Hometown: Port Sanilac, MI
High School: Blue Water Middle College Academy

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Blue-spotted Salamander Research, Ultimate Frisbee, Fisheries and Wildlife Association, Northern Museum of Zoology and the Mycology Club

Favorite Marquette Activity: Anything Outdoors! Hiking, Swimming, Hammocking and Rock Climbing are my favorites!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Say yes! Try new things even if they intimidate you! You never know who you'll meet and what you might enjoy until you try it. :)

Hometown:  Huntington, NY
High School:  St. Dominic High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Future Educators of NMU member, Alpha Gamma Delta member, and tennis club member 

Favorite Marquette Activity: Skiing at Marquette Mountain or hiking at Presque Isle

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be hesitant to get involved right away! The more things you try, the more people you will meet and it will make the transition into college much easier.

Hometown:  Cedarburg, WI
High School:  Cedarburg High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Student Leader Fellowship Program, south superior climbing club, mountain biking club, honors program

Favorite Marquette Activity: Finding new outdoor adventures- whether it's swimming in the lake in February or backpacking through a thunderstorm!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Say yes!! So many wonderful opportunities will come your way and you never know how they will shape your life and where they may take you!

Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
High School: Roseville Area High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Club Lacrosse Team, Student Leader Fellowship Program, Honors Program, Swing Dance Club, Superior Edge, Fencing Club.

Favorite Marquette Activity: Running, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, and Hunting in the surrounding wilderness.

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Be yourself! Take advantage of all the amazing things NMU and Marquette have to offer! Treat everyone with kindness.

Hometown: Goodrich, MI
High School: Davison High School 

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP), Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) member, and NMU EcoReps.

Favorite Marquette Activity: Hiking local trails, walking downtown Marquette with friends, and riding my bike along the lakeshore.

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Utilize campus resources! It can be daunting to ask for help, but there are many free services available to you while you're at school. Campus tutoring, Career Services, and the NMU WellBeing Center, for example, offer a wide range of support that I use all the time!

Hometown: Elburn, IL
High School: Kaneland Senior High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Organization for Outdoor Recreation Professionals, South Superior Climbing Club

Favorite Marquette Activity: Hiking the wonderful trails in Marquette area, exploring the beaches, and taking pictures of all of the beautiful scenery. 

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Starting college can be scary, but put yourself out there, try new things, be yourself, and try your best! And do not forget to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
High School:  Bloomfield Hills High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Hunt Hall Government, Toon Town Government, NMU Student Ambassador, Student Leadership Fellowship Program (SLFP)

Favorite Marquette Activity: I love going to the beach after class in the summertime, and going skiing after class in the wintertime. I also love going to the farmers market on the weekends!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: College is a big change! It's okay if it takes longer to adjust than you originally attended. Get to know the people you live around, and befriend you RA's. Everyone's here to support you!

Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
High School:  Grand Haven High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Van Antwerp Hall Government- President, NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association), Superior Edge

Favorite Marquette Activity: Hiking, looking for rocks, ice skating

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Get outside! There's so much to explore in Marquette, being outside is the best and it's a great way to meet other people!!

Hometown: Armada, MI
High School: Armada High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Student Nurse Association (SNA), Men’s Club Volleyball, Tennis Club

Favorite Marquette Activity: Exploring new areas with friends!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Everyone is in the same boat as you are coming into college, making new friends and embracing new experiences will keep you afloat.

Hometown: Naperville, IL
High School: Naperville North High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Delight, Birch Buzz, German Club, Gamma Theta Upsilon, and Superior Edge

Favorite Marquette Activity: Sunset swim at Presque Isle! 

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Get involved and get outside! There's so much to do on campus and Marquette is such a beautiful place to explore!

Hometown: Midland, MI
High School: Midland High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): EcoReps, SLFP, Club Rowing, Entomology Club, Special Events Committee, and Resident Advisor in Cedar Hall

Favorite Marquette Activity: Jumping in the lake every month of the year! Wandering tons of the trails nearby and seeing waterfalls.

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Say hi to people on campus! Compliment strangers and chatter as much as you can, you never know what connections you will make and the relationships you can build!

Hometown: San Jose, CA
High School: Homeschooled

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Student Leader Fellowship Program, Superior Edge, Medical Equity Response Group, Student Nurses Association, Asian Student Union, Commuter and Non-traditional Student Organization

Favorite Marquette Activity: Going to the lake to read and swim, hiking at Wetmore Landing and Sugar Loaf, drinking coffee and studying at Dead River and the Crib, and hoarding yarn for crochet projects from Moonspun Wool on Washington St.

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Get involved; you’ll make so many friends and fun experiences!

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Forest Hills Northern High School

Groups and Organizations (current and past involvement): Intramural Volleyball, Entomology Club, Honors Program, Marquette Curling Club

Favorite Marquette Activity: Yooperlite hunting!

Best Advice for Incoming Students: Say yes to as many opportunities as possible.