Name: Alison Romershausen

Hometown: Newburgh, Indiana

High School: Castle High School

Major(s): Linguistics    Year: Junior

RSO/Clubs: The Golden Key International Honor Society

Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Fishing, Reading, and going to Basketball games

Favorite Place on Campus: The Worm Sculpture

Best of SIUC: The Taco Bell is the best in the nation!!! Seriously! I also enjoy the surprisingly comfortable couches that are in Faner. I find them randomly and love sitting in them when I wait for class. Another thing that is the BEST about SIUC is the forest-like environment. Walking to class in the morning really clears ones' mind, which helps with the day ahead.

Advice to students: Make the extra time to walk to class and not run. Enjoy the experience of school but do not forget why you are here. Join programs, but do not forget that pushing oneself too hard will cause problems. Most of all have fun and meet tons of new people. The relationships you make in college can last a lifetime!