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Major: Graphic Design
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
"ASU definitely stood out as the best in terms of what I would learn and that's what mattered most to me," Andrew says of choosing ASU to pursue a degree in graphic design. "I was impressed by the various awards and competitions that the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts had won in the past."
Major: Film (Filmmaking Practices)
Hometown: San Bernardino, California
"My older brother was already going here, and ASU has a good program in filmmaking practices, plus it's close to home. It made coming to ASU an easy choice. Plus, there's a strong sense of community here at ASU and a great amount of school spirit."
Major: Secondary Education
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
“ASU was my first choice because of the excellent teaching college available and its affordability to in-state students,” says Fernando, secondary education major. “The College of Teacher Education and Leadership is an excellent school, where its staff and advisors get to know us students personally and help us better.”
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Since her senior year in high school, Genevieve knew she would attend a university, because she plans to become a lawyer. She chose ASU to have the experience of a new community culture and felt that ASU was a great fit. One thing she especially likes about ASU is being able to interact directly with her professors during their office hours. She also participates in ASU Club Sports on the tennis team. "Club sports are a great way to play in your sports and have plenty of time to study," she says.
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
Kimberly received many scholarship offers to schools all around the United States as a National Hispanic Scholar. But ASU came out on top because of the opportunities and experiences that would be available to her through Barrett, the Honors College. "Not only was the campus beautiful and in such a great location, but Barrett would allow me to get the best of both worlds — a small college feel at a large university. It was clear that I would not just be an ASU student, I would be Kimberly.
