WHERE: The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA

WHAT: Majorette Team

HOW: “I practiced weeks in advance to prepare for the audition that was held in the spring. The audition was just one day long and consisted of learning two routines, performing them for a panel of judges, and doing an interview in that same day.”

BEST EXPERIENCE: “My best experience so far has been the Homecoming game against Michigan. It was a night straight out of a movie, with the full stadium white-out and a sold out game. Not only did I get to perform in front of a crowd of 107,282 in Beaver Stadium but I got to experience, and be a part of, the best student section in college football. It will be a night that goes down in Penn State football history and it’s amazing I got to be a part of it.”

FAVORITE PART: “Game day! The atmosphere on football Saturday’s is beyond words. Waking up at 5am almost seems easy when I know I’m about to be surrounded by the best fans on the planet.”

ADVICE: “Go after your dreams. Whether it’s a specific school, sport, or major. Find out what’s really important to you and make it happen!”