The definition of hard worker is an array of different things with different meanings, but one consistent quality is being humble. Striving to help the community, being involved in various extracurricular activities, as well as maintaining a balance between social and academic life are other qualities of a hard worker. Although at times it’s hard to maintain that balance, it is possible.
Audrey Graser has been able to accomplish a lot within just four years at the University of Oregon. Graser chose the UO to be close to family and get out of her comfort zone.
“I wanted a college that would push me outside of my comfort zone, but I also wanted to stay in Oregon so I could be close to my family,” Graser said. “I wanted to challenge myself academically, mentally and socially and the myriad of opportunities at the UO have allowed me to do that. After having met my best friends here and grown so much I couldn’t imagine myself any place else.”
With a 3.91 GPA Graser is a dedicated scholarly leader who excels in academics as well leadership pursuits on campus by getting involved in as many things as she can. Graser is majoring in English with minors in business and anthropology.
Throughout her years at the UO, Graser has been able to accomplish a lot and get involved with various organizations on campus.
The organizations Graser is involved in include: Gamma Phi Beta, serving one year as Community Service Chair and two years as financial vice president; Friars Society; Mortar Board, as vice president; Order of Omega, as vice president; Dance Marathon, served as Morale Captain, one year as co-fundraising chair and one year as campus representative; founded Sigma Tau Delta, served as president for one year; member of Greek Judicial board through Fraternity and Sorority Life for two years and is a member of the Honors College.
“Audrey is a very humble person and honestly I don’t know how she does it,” said Graser’s close friend, Maddy Thornburg. “She is so involved in so many things with social and academic life I don’t know how there’s enough hours in the day for her to do all the stuff she needs to. She is such a leader and inspiration to others on campus and she takes on a lot of things and maintains a balance between everything.”
When Graser isn’t busy with academics or sorority life, she and Thornburg spend their time at the bars, hang out with friends in their Gamma Phi Beta house and read books.
“We spend a lot of time together and she is really fun to be around she fills the room with energy,” Thornburg said. “She’s been one of my best friends, mentor and role-model for me. She has accomplished so much and does a lot of work that she deserves to be recognized.”