Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University

Andrea Meade
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Area of Study: Accountancy

Minor: Economics

Graduation Date: May 2008

Hometown: Oak Lawn

High School: Queen of Peace

Current Employment: Kohl’s

Campus Involvement:

  • President, Honors Student Association
  • Vice President, Hall Improvement and Dining Enhancement Committee
  • University Honors Program

Highlights, achievements and awards:

  • Academic Finalist and Faculty Merit Award
  • Centennial Scholarship recipient
  • Dean’s List
  • Lower Division Honors

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Andrea Meade

I chose my major because … I took introductory accounting classes as part of the business requirement and I did well. I thought, “Why not take some more?”

My favorite class at NIU is … Classical Mythology (FLCL 271). Lecture was fun because I went to class and listened to stories. 

My favorite thing to do on campus is … fly kites in Central Park between Douglas and Stevenson residence halls.

Outside of the classroom, my favorite thing at NIU that really enhances my experience here is … the Honors Program. It really got me involved on campus, and I’ve met many people through living in the Honors House and participating in the Honors Student Association.
 
When I have free time, I like to … do Sudoku and the crossword puzzle in the Northern Star.

One thing I wish I knew about actual college life before I got here is … how easy it is to meet people and make friends just by spending time on campus.

One positive thing I have learned about myself since coming to NIU is … I am self-motivated. I still enjoy my parents' support, but I am the one making sure that I get up in the morning and that I am prepared for class, not my parents.

If I was guaranteed success, I would ... join the search for intelligent life in the universe. 

After graduation, I plan to …take the CPA exam and find work as a public accountant.

The one NIU experience I will always remember will be ... the Saturday during my freshman year that a bunch of my friends from my floor decided to go to the Brookfield Zoo. We spent the entire day there.