Hello class! My name is Rachel Fletcher and I am a Neuroscience major. Because of my love for Neuroscience, I plan to pursue a career in Psychiatry.My home town is Kulpmont, Pennsylvania and I am one of six children. My family also has a friendly Shetland Sheepdog named Bandit who likes to play catch and eat cheese.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and running. I hope to run my first marathon within the next year. At Lafayette, I am involved in Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Orientation Leaders, and I am part of several clubs including SMAC and Relay for Life. I also work on campus as a Biology lab Teaching Assistant and at the Skillman Library circulation desk.
During the Spring 2014 Semester, I studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand. While I was there, I took several elective classes including a class called Pacific Music and Dance. During this time, I had fun embarrassing myself while learning how to Hula. Some other exciting activities that I did in New Zealand include bungee jumping on the Auckland Harbor Bridge and white water rafting the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Although I am usually frightened easily, the adventurous attitudes of my friends from New Zealand inspired me to step out of my comfort zone. Some day, I hope to return to New Zealand and spend more time exploring the country!
I am excited to take this class and I look forward to getting to know all of you!
Sincerely,
Rachel Fletcher
Hi Rachel, I just wanted to say that I think your experience in New Zealand sounds really cool and your desire to get outside of your comfort zone is very admirable. Stepping out of my comfort zone every once in a while is a goal of mine as well.
The New Zealand trip sounds wonderful, Rachel. Did you have any interesting animal encounters while you were there?