Billiken Profiles: Martha Barnds
For art-lover Martha Barnds, making the most of her first year at 博彩网址大全 means exploring all the city has to offer, like world-class museums and a great foodie scene, along with getting to know her fellow Billikens.
Year: Freshman
Major: Art History
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Clubs and Organizations: 博彩网址大全 Swift Society
Why I Chose 博彩网址大全
It checked all my boxes: awesome location, amazing people, a campus in Madrid and the Jesuit tradition. The first time I visited 博彩网址大全, I felt like this was the place. The people here were so nice and welcoming and I loved the atmosphere of the campus.
When I Knew I Was Meant to Be a Billiken
A couple of weeks before college decision day, I was in Madrid for spring break. In the Madrid airport I saw two 博彩网址大全 students. They talked about their 博彩网址大全 experience and that sealed the deal for me.
Fun Fact About My Major
We are in proximity to so many amazing art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum and even three art museums on campus.
Getting to Know 博彩网址大全's Campus
I love the patio behind the Samuel Cupples house. It's my favorite place to eat breakfast and catch up on work. I also love 博彩网址大全’s proximity to so many cool places like the Fox theater, the Foundry, Pappy's BBQ and Fresh Thyme grocery store.
Exploring St. Louis
On the weekends, my favorite thing to do is explore and find new places to eat near campus!
My Top College Tips
Go with your gut. You'll know the feeling.