Hundreds of first-year students arrived last week in anticipation of the beginning of their first semester at Catholic University, which began on Monday. A number of new faces on campus, including University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, introduced themselves and why they are excited to be a part of the Catholic University community.
Where are you from?
Silver Spring, MarylandWhat are you majoring in?
Architecture and EngineeringWhat's the most important thing you brought from home?
Peruvian artifactsWhat's your late-night go-to snack?
Donuts
Where are you from?
Boston, MassachusettsWhat's your major?
Music education (choral track)Why did you choose Catholic University?
The D.C. locationWhat's the most important thing you brought from home?
A Polaroid of my friends
Where are you from?
Wakefield, MassachusettsWhat's your major?
BusinessWhy did you choose Catholic University?
I fell in love at the start.What class are you most excited to take?
MarketingWhat's your binge-watch of choice?
Shark Week
Where are you from?
Bethesda, MarylandWhat's your major?
BusinessWhy did you choose Catholic University?
My brothers went here, and I'm interested in philosophy.What animal matches your mood today, and why?
Capybara—excited yet calm
Where are you from?
Washington, D.C.What's your major?
BiologyWhat class are you most excited to take?
ChemistryWhat is the most important thing you brought with you?
My culture
Where are you from?
Woodbury, MinnesotaWhat's your major?
SociologyWhy did you choose Catholic University?
Location, size, program, and my parents met hereWhat's your go-to late-night snack?
Sweetart ropes
Where are you from?
Ridgway, PennsylvaniaWhat's your major?
Business ExploratoryWhy did you choose Catholic University?
It’s a great small community with opportunities from the big city.What class are you most excited to take?
Vocation of BusinessWhat's the most important thing you brought from home?
My cowboy boots
Where are you from?
Havertown, PennsylvaniaWhat's your major?
NursingWhat class are you most excited to take?
SpanishWhat D.C. site do you want to visit most?
All of them
Where are you from?
Islip, New York (Long Island)What's your major?
NursingWhat's the most important thing you brought from home?
My Kobe Bryant jerseyWhat's your go-to late-night snack?
GoldfishWhat animal matches your mood today, and why?
Turtle: slow and steady wins the race
Where are you from?
Gaithersburg, MarylandWhat's your major?
ActingWhy did you choose Catholic University?
It felt like home. I did a summer program before senior year and loved it!What class are you most excited to take?
Drama 101What's your go-to late-night snack?
Milano cookies
Where are you from?
Washington, D.C.Why did you choose Catholic University?
Only university of which I would ever consider being PresidentWhat class are you most excited to take?
People 101What's the most important thing you brought from home?
My wife