Age: 20
Year: Junior
Major: General Social science (business and economics) and spanish

Lauren won the Aileen Lee Scholarship Award for outstanding service as a freshman and is heavily involved with her sorority and non-profit organizations.

Why are you at the UO?

I fell in love with the campus when I first came here! The school offered me the opportunity to study what I was interested in and I really was impressed by the level of attention given to me throughout the application process. I had heard nothing but great things from past alumni and friends at the school and it was comforting to know how many people valued their time at the university. Plus, who wouldn’t love the chance to be a Duck fan?

How do you want to change the world?

I would love to market for non-profit organizations and build more awareness of their organizations and missions. So many groups are out there and that do incredible things each day and I would love to see a stronger attention and commitment by others focused on non-profits and people helping others.

What has been the best part of your college experience?

The best part of my college experience has been the people I’ve met on this campus. What I have been able to achieve and the opportunities I have pursued would not have been possible without an amazing support system believing in me. To have people see potential in you that you yourself did not recognize, has been something I cannot be more grateful for. A huge thanks goes out to the professors, employers, sorority and friends who have encouraged me to pursue my passions.