25 Fun Facts About FYM Shelbie

1. I am a sophomore here at Salem State!
2. I’m a Psychology major with a minor in Political Science.
3. I am in the Commonwealth Honors Program!
4. I’m a part of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
5. I also work as an Admissions Ambassador—giving tours to prospective students!
6. I am a sister of Theta Phi Alpha sorority—I’m actually the recruitment chair! (Recruitment starts February 16 for ladies who are interested in joining a sisterhood!)
7. I’m hoping to study abroad in London next year!
8. I have 3 dogs: Cosmo, Riley Finn, and Spike!
9. I love to read! I am currently reading “Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell
10. I went to two different high schools, one in a big city and the other in a small town!
11. I loved Salem State when I got here, but I was not involved much. After getting involved with multiple jobs and groups on campus, my experience has become so much more worthwhile!
12. My favorite place to go in downtown Salem is the Peabody Essex Museum! With your Clipper Card, you can get in for free!
13. I came to Salem State as an Undeclared major—so don’t worry if you do not have a major yet! You’ll get there!
14. I love taking the commuter rail into Boston and walking around the city!
15. One of my favorite classes that I have taken here is Intro to Women’s Studies. If you have the opportunity to take it, definitely do so!
16. The Center for Academic Excellence helped me decide what I wanted to do with my life. Definitely visit them if you have any questions!
17. Giving tours of Salem State and sharing my love for the campus with others is one of my favorite things to do!
18. In my free time, I like going to Starbucks and hanging out with my sorority sisters and friends!
19. Working for the First Year Experience office has helped me understand Salem State more, and has given me the opportunity to help Vikings across campus.
20. Some of my favorite memories at Salem State have been going to the plays and musicals that the theatre department has put on! Spring Awakening has been my favorite so far!
21. I like going to concerts! I have met Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, and Nick Jonas (among other artists)!

              (Lady Gaga and I in 2009!)

22. In my senior year of high school, I went to Italy with my Travel Club. I loved Verona and Assisi the most!
23. I have gone to New York City almost every summer for as long as I can remember. I hope that one day I can spend New Year’s in Times Square!
24. When I was younger, I visited Disney World and Universal Studios. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was my favorite, and I hope to go back there one day!
25. I am the secretary of Active Minds, a new mental health awareness group on campus!