The Collegian :: Featured Residents

Rebecca B., Freshman from New York, NY
Hobbies: Argentine Tango Dancing, West coast swing dancing, Salsa dancing, martial arts, watching movies, hanging out with friends, shopping!, reading, writing....
Clubs: OBDC-Oregon Ballroom Dance Club.
Favorite Bands: John Mayer, Massive Attack, Dashboard Confessional, Nelly Fertado.
Major: Education.
What it's like to go to UO: I don't know, I go to Lane this year.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: It is pretty nice, the rooms are really cool, and you get your meals cooked downstairs!
Favorite food served at The Collegian: The hamburgers and the brunches we have Saturdays and Sundays, I always look forward to them!
What makes you unique: ...I guess my personality, I'm pretty outgoing and just love to have fun!

Matt B., Senior from Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Golf and Lacrosse.
Clubs: Lacrosse, Boy Scouts, U of O Real Estate Organization.
Favorite Bands: Eagles, Stones, Aerosmith.
Major: Finance.
After graduation: I plan to go into investment banking.
Summer activities: Being a caddy.
What it's like to go to UO: It's a very diverse community with state-of-the-art technology.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: It offers residents the opportunity to live in a well-designed and furnished apartment. Because I play on the Lacrosse team, I often don't make it home in time for dinner. Luckily, Iain (our chef), always saves me a late plate made up of what was served for dinner that night. It's been a huge reason why I love living here.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: International Night dinners.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: Kind and genuine people.
What makes you unique: My mom tells me I'm a great defensive Lacrosse player.

Natalie O., Junior from Bend, OR
Hobbies: Skateboarding, singing, talking, God.
Clubs: Youth Group.
Favorite Bands: Frank Sinatra, Postal Service, Jack Johnson.
Major: Family and Human Services. I chose this because my parents made me pick a major and I want to go into Real Estate. I really just want to be a wife and singer.
After graduation: I want to be a wife and singer.
Summer activities: Working in a marina and recording music.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: It's AMAZING living at The Collegian. This is my 3rd year living here. I LOVE IT!
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Chef Iain's cookies.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian:Friends for life.
What makes you unique: I am putting out an album and I am adopted.

Zach J., Freshman from Eugene, OR
Hobbies: Tennis, music, studying, golf.
Clubs: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tennis Club.
Favorite Bands: Jack Johnson, Foo Fighters, Blink 182.
Major: Pre-business because it seems practical.
After graduation: I plan on being a financial consultant.
Summer activities: Working, hanging out, and playing tennis.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: It provides a great environment to study quietly and meet cool people.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Great pasta!
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: My best friend.
What makes you unique: I made it to State 4 years in a row for tennis.

Jesse S., Senior from San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Running, music, film, golf.
Clubs: Varsity crew, Sigma Nu, Student Orientation Staff.
Favorite Bands: Foo Fighters, DJ Tiesto, Alkaline Trio.
Major: History with a business minor. I love history.
After graduation:I plan on becoming a history teacher.
Summer activities: Working and hanging out.
What it's like to go to UO: You get exposed to lots of cultures. Fun Thursday nights.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: It's like living at what feels like a country club.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Ice cream cake.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: Lots of cute girls.
What makes you unique: I am a Super Senior but it has not yet given me super powers. I like to surf.

Emily S., Sophomore from Eugene, OR
Hobbies: Going to shows, speaking and learning Italian.
Clubs: Italian Club, Student Association, SMART.
Favorite Bands: The Decembers, Iron and Wine, Jeff Tweedy.
Major: Italian and English because I like to travel and write.
After graduation:I would like to live in some foreign country or join the Peace Corps.
Summer activities: Worked in a bookstore and went to the Gorge.
Study abroad experiences: I went to France.
What it's like to go to UO: It's a mixed bag.
Favorite food served at The Collegian:Tofu stir fry.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian:Interesting conversationalists.
What makes you unique:I like good music.

Kaylie S., Sophomore from Lake Oswego, OR
Hobbies: Tennis and working out.
Clubs: Volunteering at Shelter Care, copious amounts of chemistry homework.
Favorite Bands: U2, REM, Outkast.
Major: Human Physiology and Anatomy because I want to do physical therapy and know more about how the body works.
After graduation: I hope to become a physical therapist and join the Peace Corps.
Summer activities: Work and take classes.
What it's like to go to UO: The people ROCK! The classes that aren't chemistry are cool.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: Oh, AWESOME! Great people, great atmosphere, great food. I'd do it again.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Peruvian wraps.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: It's a great culture. There are a lot of people from outside of Oregon living at The Collegian
What makes you unique: I'm crazy, fun, and love laughing.

Elise P., Sophomore from Newburg, OR
Hobbies: Racquet sports.
Clubs: Badminton Club.
Favorite Bands: Sublime, Garth Brooks.
Major: Elementary Education because I like working with kids.
Summer activities: Travel to Germany and Australia.
What it's like to go to UO: The people are very diverse and accepting.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: Stupendous! I feel safe and secure here.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Brent's garlic bread and the Sun Chips.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: I've met my lifetime friend and bridesmaid but not my hubby yet.
What makes you unique: I've never had a hamburger in my life.

Sarah M., Sophomore from Clackamas, OR
Hobbies:Drawing and basketball.
Clubs: Intramural basketball.
Favorite Bands: Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks.
Major: Journalism because I want to be on ESPN.
Summer activities: Travel to Hawaii and Europe.
Study abroad: I'm going to Italy.
What it's like to go to UO: It's very different from going to UCLA where I went before. People are more open here and I like that.
What it's like to live at The Collegian: Wonderful! I have my own bathroom!!!
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Chef Iain's Jello covered bananas. They�re amazing. Plus, my Birthday dinner, Chicken Parmesan.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: What kind of people you�ve met at The Collegian: There is an interesting assortment of people. I met my maid of honor, Elise P.
What makes you unique: I can do a cool shot glass trick (when I am not studying at The Collegian).

Shane H., Freshman from Beaverton, OR
Hobbies: Exercising and sleeping.
Clubs: Theta Chi Fraternity.
Favorite Bands: Zion I, Nas.
Major: Music Production and journalism because I dig on dope rhymes.
Summer activities: Sleep and exercise.
What it's like to go to UO: There are lots of trees and funny people.
What it's like to live at The Collegian:It's quiet.
Favorite food served at The Collegian: Edna's famous Chicken Fajitas.
What kind of people you've met at The Collegian: I haven't met many people because I like my privacy.
What makes you unique: I can blow fire at my fraternity parties. It's quite popular.