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	Kristin Numbers Hometown: Loves Park, Ill. Major: Nursing What activities are you involved in on campus? Basketball Why I chose Rockford College: I enjoyed the community atmosphere and one-on-one attention in the classroom Future plans and goals: I would like to get my BSN and be a NICU nurse What should people know about me? I love Rockford College and I love basketball My experience at Rockford College: It has been great! My experience in Athletics: Awesome! My teammates are excellent What do I like most about Rockford College: The learning environment Why is it great to be a Regent: Because Rockford College is a great place to earn your education – Go Regents!
	Jake Maliszewski Follow Me Read my Blog Hometown: Rockford, Illinois Major: Philosophy and Economics Why I chose Rockford College: It was close to home and I really liked the small college experience it offered. Future plans and goals: I plan to go on to graduate school, and hopefully enroll in an MBA program, maybe even the one here at Rockford College. I am interested in a marketing career. What I love about being a student at Rockford College: The accessibility of the professors when you need their help. They are always quick to answer an e-mail and are just excellent at doing what they do. Fun fact: I have always loved the movie Toy Story and when I was 7 years old, I thought I could be like Buzz Lightyear and fly. One day, I tried to fly off my dresser and soon learned that it was not possible to do so when I landed on my stomach in great pain!
	Amour Muro Program of study/major: Economics Home Country: Tanzania Why did you choose Rockford College? Liberal arts college that is small and focused on its students. What has been/was your favorite experience/moment at Rockford College? Visiting Chicago, experiencing the winter, the people at Rockford. What should an international student know when transferring to Rockford College? If you are interested in a small community of people and small classes then Rockford is for you. You get focused on. Activities involved in at Rockford College: Track & Field/Cross Country Future plans/career or educational goals: Banking (investment) - maybe in NY Fun fact: I am a dancer, I can wiggle my ears, I love anime! Additional comments: Rockford College is a great place to grow if you are willing to be pro-active.
	Johnny Ramos Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado High School: Pueblo Centennial Major: Sports Management Why you chose Rockford College: I was recruited here by the baseball coaching staff and came out here for a visit during the summer. The coaching staff and others here at Rockford College made me feel at home. It was this and their excellent academic and athletic standards that made me choose Rockford College. Activities involved in on campus: I play baseball for Rockford College and am also a part of the Round Table Discussions with President Dr. Head. What you do in your free time: I like to workout, play baseball, pick-up basketball and football games, hangout with friends, play video games, watch movies, and go out to town. What you love about being a student here at Rockford College: I love the academic and athletic standards that Rockford College has to offer. I am privileged to be considered a student-athlete at this college. I know it will help me on a road to success in the future. Fun fact: I am currently the only student here that is from Colorado. Story to share about Rockford College: During the fall while playing against Rock Valley College, I got my first college hit and RBI. My parents were there attending the game and my mom was embarrassingly screaming, "That's my baby boy!" while the whole team heard and others around.
	Katy Jenkins Read my blog Hometown: Ponchatoula, Louisiana Major: Musical Theatre What activities are you involved in on campus? First Soprano in the Vocal Collective Regent Guide and Secretary Regent Players Why I chose Rockford College: The Performing Arts department at RC is one of the best in the whole country! Future plans and goals: I plan on becoming a working actress in Chicago when I graduate from Rockford College. What should people know about me? While I don't use it often, I do have a Southern accent. I do hate it, but if you ask nicely... I might demonstrate it for you. My experience at Rockford College: I have had nothing but good experiences here at RC. The people are wonderful. The students are just one big family. It's pretty awesome. What do I like most about Rockford College: I love the small college feel. The professors know who you are and care about you as a person. You can be more than just your ID number to all faculty and staff.
	Andrew Pollock Hometown: Syracuse, New York Major: Musical Theatre Performance What activities are you involved in on campus? In my 4 years, I have been involved in almost all of the plays, musicals and Three Penny Productions. I also have been involved in the Vocal Collective, Music Club and Regent Players. Why I chose Rockford College: I chose Rockford College because it gave me the opportunity to experience something I never had experienced before, and that was a small community. I am all about meeting people and knowing them as friends. Rockford offered exactly that! Future plans and goals: I hope to be an actor. Either on Broadway, in movies or film, I hope to change people's lives through my talent and that is performing. I hope to someday inspire someone. What should people know about me? I am a very personable and funny guy and I am always into taking risks and having fun. My experience at Rockford College: so far my experience at Rockford has been one of ups and downs, but mostly ups! I have met some of my best friends and I wouldn't trade my Rockford experience for the world. What do I like most about Rockford College: The atmosphere and the community of people.
	Tony Hardin Rockford College Bloopers Hometown: St. Peters, Mo. Major: Earned my B.S. in Psychology and currently pursuing my MAT at Rockford College Why I chose Rockford College: Running was a major factor, but I also liked the tradition of the school. Activities involved in on campus: Cross Country Track Intervarsity RAGE What I do in my free time: Run Video Games Bowl Puzzles Read What I love about being a student at Rockford College: Rockford students are respectful and friendly and the faculty gets to know you on a personal note. Story to share about Rockford College: I went down to Mississippi for the Alternative Spring Break to build a house for a less fortunate family. It was one of the best experiences of my life!
	Britney Curry Hometown: Merrillville, Indiana Major: Biology What activities are you involved in on campus? I am on the women's basketball team and I will be running outdoor track this year. I am also involved in SAAC. Why I chose Rockford College: I chose Rockford College because of the proximity to home and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to continue playing basketball. The student-to-teacher ratio also helped my decision. Future plans and goals: I plan to enter dental school or a physical therapy program after graduation. What should people know about me? People should know only a select amount of people such as professors actually call me by my first name. A majority of people know me as BC. My experience at Rockford College: My experience at Rockford College has been positive so far. I love having the opportunity of experiencing a liberal arts education by being required to take courses in humanites, social sciences, and natural sciences. What do I like most about Rockford College: One thing I enjoy most at Rockford College is the fact it is a liberal arts school.
	Damir Utrzan Follow me Read my Blog Hometown: Rockford, Illinois Major: Psychology and Philosophy Why I chose Rockford College: The professors are phenomenal. They truly care about students and go out of their way to accommodate them. Rockford College makes you feel welcome. Activities involved in on campus: Student Mentor Model U.N. President Psychology and Philosophy tutor Future plans and goals: Obtain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology specializing in neuropsychology and child psychology. What I love about being a student at Rockford College: The atmosphere is awesome! The connections you make are invaluable, and the liberal arts education will prepare you for the most competitive careers and institutes of higher education. Fun fact: I was born in Bosnia, grew up in Germany and moved to the United States in early 2000. I am fluent in Serbo-Croatian, German and English.
	Cui Zheng Home Country: China Program of study/major: Nursing Why did you choose Rockford College? My friend introduced this college to me. The nursing major is great here. What has been/was your favorite experience/moment at Rockford College? The classes are so different from China. And there are a lot of activities. I also love the experience in the tennis team. What should an international student know when transferring to Rockford College? Be ready for a different life. Maybe it's full of challenge, maybe it's worth trying. Activities involved in at Rockford College: Women's Tennis Team Future plans/career or educational goals: Be a nurse. Additional Comments: It doesn't matter where you live. It matters how you make your life.
	Samuel Randall's Hometown: Caledonia, Illinois Major: Classics and Biochemistry Before Rockford College: I was home schooled K-12 and savored every moment of that experience. I started attending Rock Valley College my junior year of high school to obtain dual credits for both high school and college. I graduated from Rock Valley College in 2009 with an Associates of Arts degree. What activities are you involved in on campus? Student Government President Future plans and goals: I plan on attending medical school or applying to a medical scientist training program to obtain an MD/PhD. Other considerations include: graduate level studies with a career in research or post-secondary education What should people know about me? I love nature, and outside of my interests in medicine, I especially enjoy ornithology and botany - I know they may not be subjects of interest for everyone, but they are loves I've had since I was a young child and still do today. In my spare time I like to swim laps, paint with watercolours or oils, read good primary source texts, and spend time with my family. I'm also a bit musically inclined and play piano, flute, baroque recorder, and I sing (bass) in a chamber choir What do I like most about Rockford College: My favorite thing about Rockford College is all of the wonderful opportunities available to students on a daily basis. Teachers are always accessible, students are very friendly, and organizations and groups like JACCE, CAB, Student Government, or any of the various sports teams afford students many leadership opportunities and ways to volunteer and develop not only academically, but also personally
	Cayla Solsberg Hometown: Lee's Summit, Missouri Major: Musical Theatre Why I chose Rockford College: I came to Rockford College because I liked the atmosphere. It had a great way of representing such a relaxing and comfortable environment. All the people here are very close and always have a great time together. Activities involved in on campus: Theatre Department activities and shows Regent Singers Vocal Collective Regent Players Women's Soccer Future plans and goals: To go out in the real world and get a job performing and singing in professional shows using what I was taught at Rockford College. What should people know about me? I sing constantly and love laughing. I'm very spontaneous and always up for an adventure. My experience at Rockford College: It has been a blast! Everyone is awesome. What do I like most about Rockford College: The people!
	Brian Duncan Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Major: Musical Theatre What activities are you involved in on campus? RAGE Theatre productions Regent Singers Vocal Collective Regent Players Why I chose Rockford College: The staff is what drew me in. They are so knowledgeable and are willing to help with anything. Future plans and goals: To go out in the real world and put what I learned at Rockford College to use. What should people know about me? I am fun and outgoing so if you're looking for a laugh talk to me. My experience at Rockford College: So far I have only had good experiences. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Everyone just wants to have a good time. What do I like most about Rockford College: I like the personable staff who are always willing to help with anything school related or not.
	Mariana Rosas Home country: Mexico City, Mexico Program of Study/major: Major: Spanish Minor: Psychology Why did you choose Rockford College? I chose Rockford College because of the home like feeling, even away from home. The staff is great as well as the students, very cozy friendly environment. What has been/was your favorite experience/moment at Rockford College? Meeting people from all over the world, from Thailand to Argentina and being able to keep those friendships and connections for life. What should an international student know when transferring to Rockford College? Their goals in life and in which way we as ambassadors of our own countries can help others become more culturalized and avoid racism as a result of ignorance. Activities involved in at Rockford College: President of the Multicultural Club, Vice President of the Spanish Club, Treasurer of the French Club, member of EMBRACE, Tennis Regent's Player, and Spanish Laboratory Assistant Future plans/career or educational goals: I will start my MAT in Rockford College on Fall 2011 and hopefully become a Spanish college professor. Fun fact: My maternal great grandfather was Laotian; my maternal grandfather was born in Spain; my paternal grandfather was indigenous descent from Oaxaca, Mexico; my two best friends are from Thailand and Costa Rica, so pretty much I am multicultural!
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