Name: Kelsey Perkins

Hometown: Salem

High School: Salem Community High School

Major(s): Finance    Year: Senior

RSO/Clubs: College of Business Student Council, Student Orientation Committee, Financial Management

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my friends and family, shopping, scrapbooking

Favorite Place on Campus: Thompson Woods

Best of SIUC: The small town atmosphere, running into people on campus frequently that I know, the Southern Hospitality, excellent programs, and the closeness to home

Advice to New Students: Get involved early! This is essential to making the most of your college experience! You will get to meet new people who have the same interests as you. GO TO CLASS! Why did you come to college if you aren't going to go to class? This is the time in your life when you are learning to be responsible for yourself. Call your parents! They really want to know how you are doing. Keep them up-to-date as to what is going on in your life. Talk to your professors! They want to see you succeed and they have office hours for a reason! They are there to talk about their lecture, or even just to talk if you need someone.