Matt Larsen
Male
Rockton
2013, BA

 

Majors: Biology
Interdisciplinary: Ecology
Concentrations: Animal Behavior
Extra-curriculars: Delta Tau Delta, Football
Favorite Book: Can't decide.
Favorite Film: I can't narrow it down
Favorite Song, Artist, or Group: Constantly Changing

 

 
What was the final factor that made you say "yes" to LU's offer of admission? The atmosphere, I love the way everything is so relaxed and calm on campus. It really makes me feel more comfortable.
Who is your favorite professor (and their department) at LU? Why? That would probably be Bart DeStasio in the biology department. He's a really interesting professor who likes to change things up every now and then.
What is the best course (and its department) that you have taken? Why? Aquatic Ecology and the biology department, because its a great way to get out and have fun away from campus and still learn a lot.
What is an interesting/helpful fact you learned about LU after you came here? That its older then the state of WI.
What one thing would you say is “The Lawrence Difference”? How interconnected everything on campus is.
What is your favorite part about being a Lawrentian? The diversity of campus.

 

 
Which is your favorite resident hall? Why? Ormsby, because I lived there my freshman year and had a great time with all of the people.
What is your fondest memory of your roommate from freshman year? All the fast food he ate.
What is something you wish you would have brought with you freshman year? That would probably be an extra blanket, I got cold sometimes and didn't have anything to use except for my comforter.
What do you find most exciting aout the new Campus Center? The cinema, its so exciting to have a movie theater on campus.
What is your favorite study spot on campus? The 3rd floor atrium in between Youngchild and Steitz halls.
What is your favorite thing to do in Appleton? That would probably be going to the mall.

 

 
If you were a fruit, which would you be? Why? I would be a coconut because you get to sit on a beach all day.
If you could only eat one type of candy bar for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Either milky way or twix I can't bring myself to choose because they're both amazing.
What is an uncommon hobby you have? Why do you like it? I paintball on occasion. I like it cause of the rush of adrenaline it brings with it.
What was your favorite theme party thrown this year at LU, and what did you dress as? That would have to be the Jersey Shore party, it was something fun to try.
What is something LU helped you learn about yourself? I've learned that I love to procrastinate.