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Biographies
Name: Allison Assaly
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Junior
Why I Bleed Green: One of the most friendly campuses I have seen and the school pride here is invigorating!
Advice for Future Spartans: Spend some time your first weeks walking around campus and get involved with student organizations when you're ready!
Name: Andrew Baglini
Hometown: Essex, Vermont
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Geography
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU for several reasons. First, it had geography and urban planning programs. They were both good programs, and they seemed to fit my interests. Second, I was looking for a big school, with big time athletics, and a lot of diversity among the students. Third, I was looking for a school out of my home state of Vermont, in a new part of the country. Lastly, Michigan State's campus is the most beautiful I have ever seen.
Advice for Future Spartans: Go to as many athletic and university events as you can, you will never forget them
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Name: Devon Barrett
Hometown: Ottawa Lake, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior (until January...then I'll be a senior. !!!)
Major: I have two...English with a specialization in Creative Writing, and, Professional Writing with an emphasis in Editing and Publishing.
Why I Bleed Green: Three reasons...I wanted to get out of my hometown of approximately 200 people (I graduated in a class of 56 people...), I am completely in love with the campus, and also, I will end up being a 4th generation MSU grad...and really, does it get any cooler than that?
Advice for Future Spartans: Don't be afraid to ask for help! College is sink-or-swim, so don't sink by refusing to admit that you're having trouble! Professors and TAs won't think you're stupid, it's their JOB to make sure you're learning the material!
Name: Michelle Anne Bieke
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Class Standing: Sophomore
Majors: Hospitality Business and Spanish
Why I Bleed Green: Because there's nothing better than being a Spartan on a Saturday morning in the fall : )
Advice for Future Spartans: Enjoy yourself! Please, please concentrate on your grades but don't forget to experience college. Especially at State, there is so much to do!!
Name: Emily Bolthouse
Hometown: Bellevue, MI
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Kinesiology
Why I Bleed Green: I come from a town of 1,400 and I wanted to go big for college! So I knew almost immediately when I came on my campus tour that this university was where I wanted to spend my next four years. The campus, BigTen atmosphere and most importantly the super friendly and welcoming students, faculty and staff here are second to none!
Advice for Future Spartans: Definitely don’t be afraid to get a little out of your comfort zone initially when you come to school to meet new people, join a club or a team or try something you’ve never tried before. Take advantage of every opportunity you have here in college… in short, get involved!
Name: Sarah Choss
Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Communicative Sciences & Disorders
Why I Bleed Green: When I first visited MSU, I fell in love with the campus. I thought it was absolutely beautiful and I loved how there was always something going on. After attending a small high school, I wanted to attend a big university so there would always be new people to meet and new things to do. I knew I would have no problem finding a club to join, friends to hang out with, sporting events to attend, and classes that interested me. And I was absolutely right!
Advice for Future Spartans: Get involved! The best way to meet new people is to take part in all the activities MSU has to offer. Go door-to-door and meet people on your floor, participate in floor activities, and join a club. Don't be shy--every freshman is in the same boat as you!
Name: Katie Copple
Hometown: Midland, Michigan
Class Standing: 2nd-Year Graduate Student
Major: Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations (also received a bachelor's degree from MSU in Business Management)
Why I Bleed Green: MSU has a wonderful campus - it's beautiful in any season and I love that it's like walking through a giant park on my way to classes.
Advice for Future Spartans: Get involved and try new things! You'll meet lots of new people and might find something you really enjoy doing. MSU has a wide variety of organizations - no matter what you're interested in, there's likely to be a group already established on campus.
Name: Mike DelBene
Hometown: Shelby Township, MI
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Microbiology and Public Administration & Public Policy
Why I Bleed Green: MSU has a wonderful campus filled with great, friendly people that make it one of a kind. Besides the Spartan community, MSU has top-tier academic programs with Big Ten atmosphere! GO GREEN!
Advice for Future Spartans: Try something or lots of things that you have never done before. The diversity at MSU and the shear number of people at State give you opportunities you may never have again!
Name: Alyssa Dickey
Hometown: Canton, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Criminal Justice
Why I Bleed Green: Big 10 football; not too far, yet not too close to home; green is my favorite color; great program offered for my major
Advice for Future Spartans: Learn all the bus routes and stops early in the year. Trust me, when you're in a pinch--late for class, lost, those new shoes are killing your feet and you can't take another step--knowing what bus goes where will be a lifesaver.
Name: Whitney Dunn
Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Human Biology and Psychology
Why I Bleed Green: MSU is a world-class university with limitless opportunities and yet MSU is personal enough that I feel like it's my second home.
Advice for Future Spartans: Buy tickets to football, basketball and hockey! You're grades won't suffer and it makes all the difference for your Spartan experience.
Name: Meghan Durham
Hometown: Lake Forest, California
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Communication, specializing in Public Relations
Why I Bleed Green: I wanted a big school, with a big campus and big sports and a good communications program. My mom actually made me apply to MSU, because she knew it fit all that criteria. After touring the campus and meeting the dedicated and exciting Orange County alumni, I knew that MSU was where I really belonged. The environment on MSU's campus is awesome; students and faculty are so friendly and approachable, and as cliche as it sounds, the 40,000+ people on campus truly feel like family.
Advice for Future Spartans: Get involved in as much as you can! Attend the football games, the basketball games, and the little events here and there around campus. There are so many people to meet and so many things to do, and if you're afraid to go out on a limb and get involved, you'll regret it.
Name: Jonathan Dworin
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: James Madison College - Social Relations and Policy
Why I Bleed Green: Nobody has more fun at anything than a Spartan!
Advice for Future Spartans: Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Name: Lindsay Farah
Hometown: Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Food Science with a Concentration in Food Safety, Bailey Scholar's Program
Why I Bleed Green: I came to MSU because I wanted to get the full college experience- big school and a lot of diversity. I love the fact MSU is its own community/town with so many different majors and students from around the world. It has a great Food Science Program along with a Dairy Plant and Meat Lab. I chose to go away, very far away from home, to learn how to become an independent person and how to deal with situations on my own, which I am on my way to doing.
Advice for Future Spartans: Have fun, get involved in campus, meet new people, and put yourself out there. MSU has a lot of great resources so take advantage of them... and go to the football games- you won't experience anything else like it!
Name: Kerry Fulara
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Class Standing: Junior
Major: History
Why I Bleed Green: The MSU atmosphere was more inviting then any other school I toured.
Advice for Future Spartans: Make sure to meet with your adviser!
Name: Kaitlin Gustafson
Hometown: Chesaning, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Elementary Education
Why I Bleed Green: My dad is from the UP and my mom is from Detroit. They met in the middle at MSU back in the 70s and fell in love here. For me, it's a family tradition and something I'm extremely proud of. I spent my whole life waiting to go to MSU, and now that I'm here, I love it even more.
Advice for Future Spartans: Even though the first couple weeks of school are stressful, with everything so new and different, make sure you make an effort to socialize with people on your floor - the friends you make right away will most likely be with you for the long run and this will affect your happiness for the rest of the year, if not the rest of your college experience.
Name: Megan Hall
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Marketing
Why I Bleed Green: born and raised (brainwashed), but I LOVE it!
Advice for Future Spartans: Don't be afraid to ask questions and get involved!
Name: Kyle Hines
Hometown: Jackson, Michigan
Class Standing: Third year, Senior
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Why I Bleed Green: I Bleed Green because of the community here in East Lansing. I have never been to a place where there is so much support and camaraderie for a school. You could hear “GO GREEN” followed by “GO WHITE” anytime and anywhere on campus. And of course the IZZONE makes the spring semester that much easier.
Advice for Future Spartans: Must have eight hours of sleep and go to your professor’s office hours. They are nice, love to see their students interested in the subject, and will earn you major brownie points. Plus you may need letters of recommendation Fn the road.
Name: Caitey Kennel
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Class Standing: Senior
Major: International Studies with specialization in Latin America and the Caribbean
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU after visiting campus. I loved everything about the school and since I was unsure of what I wanted to major in the wealth of academic programs the school offers made it a perfect fit.
Advice for Future Spartans: Find something you like and find a way to get involved with it.
Name: Katie Kosko
Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan
Class Standing: Senior (ah! times flies!)
Major: Child Development (College of Education)
Why I Bleed Green (why you chose MSU): Not only is the campus BEAUTIFUL, but the students, staff and faculty are incredibly friendly. They will go the extra mile to make sure that you are comfortable. Plus who doesn't love the MSU Dairy Store?!?
Advice for Future Spartans: Get lost on campus. Take a map in your back pocket and wander around and see where you end up. You'll find some cool places on campus I promise! :)
Name: Vanessa Kuczera
Hometown: Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Elementary Education
Why I Bleed Green: I had always wanted to come to Michigan State University, part of the reason was always because of the sports programs here. It was important to me to come to a school with a large fan base, successful sports teams, and fun games to go to. The major draw came when I found out that Michigan State has the number one program for education in the country. I have always wanted to be a teacher and the program here prepares its students to be the best teachers they can be.
Advice for Future Spartans: GET INVOLVED! Our campus seems really big and there are a ton of students who go here, but you can make the campus as small as you want it to be by getting involved in different clubs and organizations.
Name: Trisha Langlois
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Special Education
Why I Bleed Green: I am proud to call East Lansing and Michigan State University "home" because of the vast opportunities that a big campus provides. There is always something to do, someone to meet and something to learn (in and outside the classroom). Go Green!
Advice for Future Spartans: If you're in your room, always keep your door open. Your floor mates will become your family during your freshman year and your best friends in the years to come. Don't be afraid to always try something new and get involved in any and everything that interests you!
Name: Carly Levison
Hometown: Chicago!, Illinois
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Advertising, with a specialization in public relations
Why I Bleed Green: MSU has something to offer for everyone. It is a welcoming and proud campus, with a supportive community. Plus, who doesn't love Spartan athletics?
Advice for Future Spartans: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there! It may seem overwhelming at first, but soon you will discover your niche and once you do, it becomes the best four (or five) years of your life!
Name: Eric Loveland
Hometown: Dundee, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Kinesiology
Why I Bleed Green: The campus life is amazing and I love how the campus is all in one area. One big family!!
Advice for Future Spartans: Come prepared to MSU with a mentality to pursue a successful future and have some sort of an idea as to what you want to pursue a career in...It makes your life a lot easier. Oh yeah, also don’t get hit by a CATA bus!
Name: Tory Maynard
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Class Standing:Senior
Major: Accounting
Why I Bleed Green: The beautiful campus, school spirit and friendly people. I was sold when I started meeting MSU Alums across the country and realized how far my MSU connections could take me. And who can forget Spartan Athletics?
Advice for Future Spartans: Get involved and try new things! You will meet amazing people and find hobbies you never knew you had. You have four years here, take advantage of it.
Name: Megan McConnell
Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Lyman Briggs Physiology
Why I Bleed Green: The easy going, interesting people and the gorgeous campus!
Advice for Future Spartans: Get involved with clubs and activities so you can meet new people!
Name: Matt Mikus
Hometown: Pellston, MI
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Journalism
Why I Bleed Green: No other school has such a rich heritage. Plus Spartans are more fun.
Advice for Future Spartans: Clothes hangers... 'nough said.
Name: Kaytlin Moore
Hometown: Canton, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Why I Bleed Green: I like the busy campus life and challenging academics. You’re never bored at Michigan State!
Advice for Future Spartans: DON’T bring your computer to a class in which you actually REALLY need to pay attention. The call of Facebook or Tetris can be more than convincing when all they have to compete with is the drone of a monotone professor. For a class you find extremely challenging, leave the computer at home. You’ll be less distracted and will retain a lot more information that way.
Name: Jennifer Orlando
Hometown: Grand Ledge, Michigan
Class Standing: Senior (citizen)
Major: Journalism
Why I Bleed Green: I've always wanted to be a Spartan; it's that simple! There are no other colors that suit me better than green and white.
Advice for Future Spartans: Freshmen! College is a great time to pursue any path you want and to do things you've never done before, so try and enjoy yourselves during your time here! Soak up your experience as a student, because time flies!
Name: Ellen Palmer
Hometown: Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Elementary Educations-minors in English and Math
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU because my family has always been huge MSU fans. We have always watched their sporting events and I fell in love with it when my high school basketball team made it to the finals that were played at the Breslin. GO GREEN GO WHITE!
Advice for Future Spartans: My advice for a future Spartan would be to get as involved as soon as possible and as much as possible. You will meet a ton of new people that way and will feel a part of MSU before classes even start.
Name: Katie Peltz
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Special Education-Learning Disabilities with a major in Language Arts
Why I Bleed Green: Loved the education program, the atmosphere, and the idea of being a Spartan!
Advice for Future Spartans: Be ready to make lots of new friends!!
Name: Stacey Piotrowski
Hometown: Sugar Grove, Illinois
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Zoology, Pre-Veterinary medicine
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU because of its size and seemingly endless amount of opportunities.
Advice for Future Spartans: Meet as many people as you can because you never know who may end up being one of your best friends.
Name: Sarah Pomeroy
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Class Standing: Second-year Junior
Major: Political Science-Prelaw and International Relations
Why I Bleed Green: Michigan State has so much to offer every single student. I chose MSU because of the great opportunities offered through the Honors College, the ease with which I could talk to the faculty I met while visitng, the beauty of the campus, and finally, when I walked onto this campus it felt right - it felt like home. It is home.
Advice for Future Spartans: Keep and open mind and don't be afraid to try something new you have never done before. Most importantly, trust yourself. You can do great here, and everyone is only here to help.
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Name: Clark Ramsey
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Double Major in Telecommunications, Information Studies, & Media and Broadcast Journalism
Why I Bleed Green: Much of my family attended this great university and from a young age, my allegiance was deemed as a Spartan. After arriving on campus, I soon realized why over 20 of my immediate relatives’ alma mater is on the banks of the Red Cedar. The atmosphere on campus, whether it is game-days or every day class, is electric. Walking past the historic buildings, winding trails, or the overall aesthetic beauty of campus, makes oneself excited to be a Spartan. At no other time in my life, will 45,000 people be dedicated to the same principle, that, to be a Spartan. With over 450,000 living alumni across the entire world, the possibilities for a Spartan hopeful, student, or alum are endless.
Advice for Future Spartans: If you have dreams, desires, or aspirations in your life, do not hold back. The dreams that come true, are only the ones you go after; Michigan State University can aid you in your quest.
Name: Allison Ridder
Hometown: Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why I Bleed Green: State's the only campus I set foot on and knew right then that it was going to be like my second home. Basically the people, the campus, and the opportunities make MSU the place I love to live, being as far away from home as I am.
Advice for Future Spartans: Keep an open mind about everything from making new friends to trying a club or sport you haven't ever done. Get out of your comfort zone and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Name: Janel Rutzen
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Elementary Education, Math Major
Why I Bleed Green: I bleed green for the once in a lifetime, unique opportunities!
Advice for Future Spartans: Get Involved! Once you graduate who will remember that Chemistry test you took on a Thursday morning? Instead remember the lifetime of memories and good times you had making friends and making a change on campus!
Name: Lindsay Schaeff
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Communication
Why I Bleed Green: I bleed green because I was born and raised a Michigan State fan. Nothing beats our beautiful campus, world-renowned academics and superior athletics.
Advice for Future Spartans: Don't stress out about the size of the
University. Get involved and the size will definitely shrink.
Name: Alexis Smith
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology
Why I Bleed Green: I was born a Spartan fan and I will die a Spartan fan (all of my family has attended MSU.) We have the most beautiful campus, and I feel so at home here. There are so many things to do and clubs to join to make it your own experience, and the football is amazing!
Advice for Future Spartans: GET INOLVED. It is the best way to fill your time, and it makes your year so much more exciting.
Name: Eric Stanko
Hometown: Canton, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Psychology
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU because my oldest brother was the first person in my family to go to MSU and when I visited him I knew that I wanted to school there. I also chose MSU because of the top notch academics, the passionate sports fan base, the beautiful campus, and the opportunities provided by such a large school.
Advice for Future Spartans: I think the best tip for freshmen is to get involved in anything that interests them. It's such a great way to make MSU smaller and more satisfying.
Name: Anna Stein
Hometown: South Lyon, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Art History
Why I Bleed Green: The beautiful campus and incredibly friendly students...and the many choices in majors!
Advice for Future Spartans: Embrace the dorm experience! It’s the easiest way to meet new people!
Name: Shane Smith
Hometown: Clinton Township, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Interdisciplinary Degree in Social Science/ Education
Why I Bleed Green: Family tradition
Advice for Future Spartans: Be Active. Sorry these are so short, I’m a simple man.
Name: Shannia Sumugat
Hometown: Chicago,IL
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: as of now it's Marketing but I'm changing it to Communications by next week.
Why I Bleed Green: I like the camaraderie and pride for the school among all the Spartans both current students and alumni. Everywhere you go, once you're a Spartan, always a Spartan.
Advice for Future Spartans: Make the most out of your college years because you're only here for four years and EMBRACE the fact that you're a Spartan. Don't wish you were somewhere else because trust me you're in a great place.
Name: Jacci Weber
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Communications specializing in Sales Communication
Why I Bleed Green: The people at MSU are the ones who give the welcoming, vibrant character to MSU. The number of academic and extracurricular offerings at MSU are extensive and enjoyable to be a part of.
Advice for Future Spartans: Meet the people who live on your floor and nearby. Your neighbor could become your new best friend!
Name: Kaelyn Weidman
Hometown: Lake Orion
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Pre-dental (Kinesiology)
Why I Bleed Green: I chose MSU because after visiting many schools I knew this was the perfect fit for me. MSU also has a lot to offer with academics, extracurriculars, athletics, and more which also appealed to me.
Advice for Future Spartans: My advice for freshmen is try new things, be outgoing, get involved and work hard, but have fun!
Name: Lauren Wilkie
Hometown: Livonia, Michigan
Class Standing: Junior
Major: English/ Secondary Education
Why I Bleed Green: Michigan State Spartans are warm, genuine and caring people who truly want to see you succeed. Also, MSU’s Study Abroad and College of Education are among the top programs in the nation. Big 10, Big Opportunities!
Advice for Future Spartans: Be open! Whether it is opening your dorm room door, opening your mind to new ideas, opening your arms to new friends or opening your schedule for new organizations and opportunities, make the effort to connect with all of the great things MSU has to offer.
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