Student Leader Profile: Amanda Neuhouser

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We have some fantastic student leaders in University Housing, and we like to feature them on our blog. Today's post features Amanda Neuhouser. Amanda is the Birthday Chair for Cortland A, located in Kellogg Hall.

What is your name? Amanda Neuhouser

Where are you from? Bloomington-Normal, IL

What is your major? Cinema Radio TV

What is your favorite dining hall food? Waffles

What has been your favorite program or event on campus so far? MCMA RSO/SPC movie nights

Where do you hope to be (or what do you hope to be doing) in 2023? Living in LA working on a film for the Sundance Film Festival.

What is the best part about living in University Housing? Proximity to class

Where do you get your best studying done? In my room, at my desk, with my coffee

Why did you get involved with your community? To meet people and learn about my field early

Favorite quote? "The harder you work, the luckier you get." - Gary Player

Interested in being our next featured leader? Contact your Hall Director/adviser for more information.