Last week, we got to meet some of our newly declared English majors at the English department’s annual party for major declarations. It was a fun time, complete with trivia (ask Pierre about the time he jumped on a sea lion next time you see him), and of course the time-honored tradition of the faces cake (see Figure 1). So of course, it’s time for the Second Laird Miscellany‘s own time-honored tradition: our annual post introducing this year’s recently declared English majors. Read on to find out more about some of our newest imps!
Holly Lake
Where are you from? New Jersey
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: humorous, sarcastic, dishy
What is a book you love to hate? My Year of Rest and Relaxation
Favorite pretentious word to use unironically? ergo
What was (or is, we don’t judge!) your favorite YA series? The Hunger Games
Olivia Ho
Where are you from? San Diego, CA
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: Creepy Norwegian student studies abroad. Moldy.
What is a book you love to hate? anything written by charles dickens
Favorite pretentious word? ostensibly
Favorite YA series? Six of Crows
Austin Skoda
Where are you from? Farmington, MN
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: A couple weddings don’t end well.
What is a book you love to hate? I have a strong love/hate relationship with the Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite pretentious word? dichotomy
Favorite YA series? Ranger’s Apprentice
Valentine
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: Maid inherits/defends cursed wizard castle
What is a book you love to hate? The Gd Delusion by Richard Dawkins
Favorite pretentious word? “Perchance”
Favorite YA series? The Hunger Games (team Peeta, btw)
Carolina Cabanela
Where are you from? Moorhead, MN
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: Save Earth, Amnesia, Alien Friend, Accurate
What is a book you love to hate? We Were Liars
Favorite pretentious word? Wherefore
Favorite YA series? HUNGER GAMES!!
Arthur Koenig
Where are you from? Appleton, WI
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: moocows and catholic school
What is a book you love to hate? 1984 (dude yeah this is so orwellian)
Favorite pretentious word? ostensibly
Favorite YA series? The Maze Runner – I did 6th grade book report on this James Dashner classic, and decided in my heart on that day, whether I knew it or not, that I would be an English major.
Amelia Watt
Where are you from? Yarmouth, Maine
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: Historical fiction about murder in Canada.
What is a book you love to hate? Twilight
Favorite pretentious word? Dichotomy
Favorite YA series? The Hunger Games!
Victoria Bradjan
Where are you from? Gilbert, Arizona
Describe your favorite book in six words or less: rabbit becomes real
What is a book you love to hate? The Pearl
Favorite pretentious word? Wherein
Comments
It is nice to see that Carleton College maintains its traditions and welcomes new Majors. I remember 15 years ago when I entered here to study, I was also warmly welcomed by the staff of this wonderful educational institution and gave me an excellent education. Thanks to the knowledge I gained here, I was able to work in many successful companies and see the world. For example, I worked as a top manager in the company CARSHE, which designs and builds some of the best exhibition stands in Europe (Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Italy). Therefore, I lived in Europe for more than 3 years, visited major international exhibitions and Trade Shows where we built our luxurious exhibition stands and saw many interesting things. Therefore, my recommendation to all Carleton students is to study hard, do not be lazy, gain knowledge and your life will be interesting and fulfilling.