Name: Rachel Lynn Anderson
Hometown: Pilger NE
Major: Anthropology
Year in school: Freshman
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Random fact about yourself: Music and art are like therapy to me. I am teaching myself to play guitar because I believe it is a great stress reliever.
Something you have learned as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: It is important to have discipline and to look ahead to avoid getting overwhelmed with school work.
Something you love most about being a W.H. Thompson Scholar: I love being in a community that is focused on helping us succeed in college, and being able to socialize with people I can relate to.
Something you are looking forward to this year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: I am looking forward to making new friends and discovering myself.
Where you see yourself in 10 years: I ten years I hope to be writing my dissertation to earn a doctorate degree. I don't know exactly what sub-field of anthropology I want to study, but I have plenty of time to discover what I am most passionate for.