Gemma Birchy

Hometown: Steamboat Springs, CO
Major: International Studies
Minors: French, Psychology
Distinction Department: International Studies
Something You "Geek Out" About: I geek out about anything outdoors, whether that be fly fishing, skiing, or hiking.
Study Abroad: IAU France (Aix-en-Provence)

Favorite Thing about DU Honors: My favorite thing about DU Honors is being able to connect on a deeper level with faculty and build relationships.
Favorite Honors Class: My honors native plants seminar, because it was fun to learn about something different than my major required.
Favorite Honors Event You've Attended: Honors and LLC raffle
Piece of Advice for First-Year Students: My advice for first-year students is to be kind to yourself. While that sounds cliché, being a freshmen in college can be hard to manage socially and academically. Just make sure you are making times for things that make you happy and that you enjoy.