Melissa R.

...interview & photo by Liz B.


Hometown: Lippstadt, Germany….or Bandera, Texas
if you want to know where my heart REALLY lies

[Check out the International Studies web site]

Major: German and English

Interests on Campus:
International Club, Non Traditional Students Association (NSA)

Fave Movie: Moulin Rouge

Fave Music: Country

Fave Animals: horses, dogs, cats, giraffes

Fave Food: Ice Cream

Hobbies: Training horses, swimming, horseback riding, reading, watching TV, hanging out with friends.

Why you came to the US:  I had problems with my family, and wanted to take a break so I could enjoy life and live for a bit. I came as an exchange student to the US, and what started as a six month visit turned into a year, and a year soon became 2 years.

Why do you like SU?  Because it is a small college. It is close to home, and because my friends go there. It's cool that people can connect, and that they really care about you.

What are your plans after SU?  I want to get my doctorate in German and my BA in English, and maybe even in Spanish. I enjoy languages and want to teach them later or work in a field where I can use them. I also want to get my US citizenship! I want to stay here forever, and I mean it!!!

Why do you like the U.S.?  I like the US because my twin Liz (B.) lives here, because all the people are so nice, and because so many people love me. The country is beautiful, and everything I have here makes me so happy like my family, friends, and my animals. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to have introduced to my life.

Brett, Jill, Morris, Diane, and Liz…..you guys mean so much to me. Thanks!