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Lydia

Lydia Hepler

Hometown: Clinton, NY

Major(s): Animation

Graduating Year: 2028

Why did you choose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has the best animation pipeline program in the northeast. The admissions team is very welcoming, and some faculty members even directed me towards scholarships I could apply for to lower my tuition.

In what ways are you involved on campus?

I'm a full-time student first and foremost, but I also work on campus as a Resident Assistant and volunteer as a Trustee Scholar and Student Alumni Ambassador. 

What advice would you give to a prospective student?

Remember the importance of a good work-life balance! It's easy to get caught up in one or the other.

What excites you most about being a tour guide?

I love being a part of the admissions process; everyone is always excited and ready to welcome a new student.

What is your most memorable moment at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?

Wearing the mascot suit!!

How has 51³Ô¹ÏÍø changed or shaped your life?

51³Ô¹ÏÍø introduced me to many of my friends and potential networking references that I talk to every day!

Who inspires you the most?

My parents worked so hard to get a college education, every day I make sure to work just as hard to make their goal come true.