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Coming of Age as Caitlin


Hi, I'm Caitlin. I was born and raised in Texas and I am in my second year 
at Texas Christian University. I've never been more excited for anything 
in my life than I am to study abroad in London.



I have a twin sister named Hannah, and you cannot truly know me if you do not know that fact. Hannah is truly my best friend and has been since one cell split into two in utero. We have shaped each other throughout our lifetimes and I believe I would be a completely different person without Hannah.



I've never lived in Colorado, but I would certainly like to. My sister attends school 
at Colorado State University, and I fell in love with the state the first time I visited. 
Don't get me wrong, I am a Texas girl and take pride in that, but part of my 
heart is in the Rocky Mountains.



I love the world, and, as a result, I am a passionate environmentalist. 
I believe that humans are ruining the planet and that we
 must make changes to live greener lives so the species we share 
our home with do not suffer because of our ignorance.



A love for the environment comes with a love for animals. I have a dog 
named Lacey and a cat named Rainy (my family recently adopted 
another cat, but I haven't met it yet). Sure, I love my parents, but I'm 
most excited to go home because I miss my pets. The worst part about 
living on campus is that I cannot own a cat.



 There is one last thing I would like you to know about me: I consider myself a leader on campus. My main focus is in the National Residence Hall Honorary, where I was recently elected president. This picture is from the SWACURH Regional Leadership Conference. As an NRHH member, I attend two conferences per year: a leadership conference and a business conference. Other positions I hold on campus are: Hall Crew Team Leader for Hays Hall, Environmental Club Member, Frogs First Leader, Desk Assistant, and Bookstore Employee (I'm a cashier. Feel free to visit me).


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I cannot wait until July!





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  1. Professor SteeleJune 20, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    I too can't wait for our class to begin. And I'm looking forward to hearing more about the many leadership experiences you've had at TCU. This is a side of campus I get to glimpse too little.

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