Past Featured Students
Bryce Robertson, Class of 2016
Hometown: Highland Park, IL
Major: Pre-Business/Economics
Twitter handle: @brycerobertson
What kinds of things are you involved with on campus?
RHA is slowly taking over my life - I'm VP for Advocacy for the 2013-14 year. I also spend a lot of time talking about the DUC, not because I love the food, but because I am the DUC's rep for FACE. I also have a few other clubs here and there.
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
Twitterholic. Foodie. I'd give up my left arm before I'd give up my iPhone. Oh, and my friends love this: I hate chocolate.
If you were to use a hashtag to describe your life, what would it be and why?
My friends back in Chicago created "#brycerobertsonproblems", and it followed me to Emory. It'll pop up on Twitter every so often. Watch for it.
If you could follow any historical figure on Twitter, who would it be and why?
Ayn Rand. I don't take all her ideology to heart, but with all of the childish arguing inside Congress, I feel like it would be really humorous to see many tweets with the hashtag "#really"? Her take on things could be sobering, too.
Favorite place on campus?
There's a bench deep inside Lullwater that is a veritable dead zone for people and cell signal. If I ever want to escape everything, that's where I go. And no, I'm not going to "check-in" from the bench.
Why Emory?
I was at that point in junior year when you're between still not totally caring about the college decision and freakishly obsessing over it. My parents asked me if there were any other colleges I wanted to visit, so I took to the Businessweek rankings to find the best b-schools that I hadn't already said "hell no" to. Emory was high up on the list, and I knew some people who had gone to grad school there. I figured that Atlanta couldn't be a bad mini-vacation, so off to Emory we went. I fell in love with the campus on the first day I was there, and the rest is history.
Fun Fact about yourself?
I don't sleep much, so on colder nights, you'll probably find me reading in the Hamilton lobby, but on warmer nights, walks around campus are pretty much a given.
Dominique Barfield, Class of 2014
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
Major: Pre-Business
Twitter handle: @coolstorysketch
What kinds of things are you involved with on campus?
Brotips keeps me pretty busy. I’m usually the guy shouting “woo!” at your party though.
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
Creator of all things that don’t suck. The Internet raised me, and pop culture saved my life.
If you were to use a hashtag to describe your life, what would it be and why?
#thankyoubasedgod – If this means anything to you, it needs no explanation. If it doesn’t, no explanation will ever make sense.
If you could follow any historical figure on Twitter, who would it be and why?
Jesus of Nazareth. It’d clear a lot of things up, plus it’d just be cool to get his perspective on things. Like, a live tweet of the crucifixion would be really eye-opening. “Romans killing me for being too real. #sorrynotsorry” Or his first tweet after being resurrected: “Wait, what?” Who wouldn’t follow that?
Favorite place on campus?
There’s this 4’x4’ section in the corner of the Clairmont pool that changed my life.
Why Emory?
When I was in eighth grade, I told my social studies teacher than I wanted to be a doctor. He told me that I should go to a school named Emory because they’re known for producing some of the best and most talented doctors in the world. I really, really liked the name Emory, so I decided I wanted to go. Plus it’s really close to my hometown. Like, ridiculously close. I once woke up to use the bathroom in my apartment and walked into my grandparents’ bathroom by mistake. The next closest school is probably my high school. You get the point. Of course, when I grew up and it was time to actually choose a college, nothing even came close to Emory. Campus is beautiful, the classes are involving, I love the students, the faculty, and the area. The culture surrounding Emory (Dooley, athletics, traditions, etc.) is great, and it really does feel like a big, welcoming family. It’s been my #1 choice since eighth grade, and I couldn’t see myself anywhere else.
Fun Fact about yourself?
Everyone calls me Sketch. I started this website named “Brotips” and Mark Cuban invested in it and people tell me it’s a big deal. I’m also one half of the hip-hop duo known as Nicki Minaj.
Elizabeth Pruett, Class of 2013
Hometown: South Hamilton, MA
Major: Anthropology Minor: French Studies
Twitter handle: @eb_rue
What kinds of things are you involved with on campus?
On campus I am a member of the Gathering, Emory’s only all-female a cappella group; the Communications Admission Fellow for the Emory Department of Undergraduate Admission; PR, Spirit, and Song Chairs for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority; Women’s Fashion Editor for Her Campus Emory; a member of the Emory Alumni Association working on the Senior Experience Committee and the Class Day Committee; Assistant VP of Communications for College Council; and I was the first Dean for a Day! Describe yourself in 140 characters or less. Born in France. Made in America. (Contact me to learn more :-) )
If you were to use a hashtag to describe your life, what would it be and why?
#lol – because I am constantly involved in awkward, embarrassing, or random situations! And I absolutely love to laugh, dance, sing, and make goofy jokes, so I am constantly “lolling” – whether it is sarcastic or real.
If you could follow any historical figure on Twitter, who would it be and why?
I would follow Marie Antoinette. I find her history fascinating and I would like to hear her perspective on the French economy and government, especially since she has always been painted in a negative light and I wonder if she was really so naïve. I also think her musings about fashion and society would be humorous…
Favorite place on campus?
It may sound cliché, but I love Asbury Circle! There are always things going on at the center of campus, and it is the best place to see people, listen to music, grab food, and have a good time.
Why Emory?
Emory is full of diversity and opportunities. It is where you can make friends who come from all over the world, dabble in a broad range of extracurricular activities and classes, and really explore your interests and passions while finding new ones.
So why Emory?
Because you can discover you.
Fun Fact about yourself?
I write a fashion blog (EB Rue, www.ebrue.blogspot.com).
Stephen Fowler, Class of 2016
Hometown: McDonough, GA
Major: Music and Business
Twitter handle: @thtstphnfwlrkd
What kinds of things are you involved with on campus?
I am the Social Media intern for the Office of Campus Life. I am also in Emory’s Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and brass quintet. I serve as the RHA Publicity Chair for Hamilton Holmes Hall, Marketing Director for the Emory Arts Showcase, and Publicity co-chair for the University Center Board. Generally you can find me in the practice room or in Hamilton Holmes hanging out with friends.
Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
Stephen enjoys long walks on the beach, bow ties, and scintillating conversation, and knows exactly where in the world Carmen Sandiego is.
If you were to use a hashtag to describe your life, what would it be and why?
#awkward because my life is just one awkward moment tumbling into the next. If you meet me in person you’ll quickly find that I enjoy using way too many puns, and that they often end up falling well short of my intention, making things awkward. I also have a propensity for spontaneously bursting into song/rap at the most inopportune times, and generally embarrassing my friends in public.
If you could follow any historical figure on Twitter, who would it be and why?
Walter Cronkite. His role as arguably THE face of American news for so many years means he would have countless stories to tell. I am also interested to see what he would think about modern journalism, as well as the rise of social media.
Favorite place on campus: Lullwater park. It’s definitely a hidden gem, especially in the spring and fall.
Why Emory?
Emory to me feels like home. It’s a place where everyone can be themselves, and realize that there are countless other views and interests just waiting to be discover. Emory is also a place to find your passion.
Fun Fact about yourself: I own 11 bow ties.