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Lauren W.

Team Member at University of Florida

Class of 2025

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Major: Public Relations

Secondary Major: Public Health


The coolest class I've ever taken was...

The coolest class I've ever taken was Media Training with professor Larry Krutchik. With a combination of guest speakers and a curriculum based on the real-world setting, I felt like I was constantly living a day in the life of a media-trained professional.

I chose UF because...

I chose UF because, other than the fact that I'd been coming to football games here since I was young, the school pride and Gator community is truly unlike any other student body or alumni group around. I wanted a school where I felt proud to have graduated from years and years after graduation, and I know UF is that for me.

My favorite thing about the College of Journalism is...

My favorite thing about the College of Journalism and Communications is the professors. I love learning from them whether it's before, after or during class. There's so much to learn about them as people. I am also blown away by the fact that J-school students are so passionate about their college - their pride for it is truly unmatched.

My dream job is...

My dream job is a hospital administrator or spokesperson for the CDC/WHO. I love integrating communications and health aspects.

I'm passionate about...

traveling to the end of the rainbow only to find that there is no leprachun

I'm involved with...

The Big Event ADPi PRSSA Student Assistant at UF Knight Division
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