Case File: Chris Wheelahan

The following are excerpts taken from transcripts of a conversation with a Carnegie Mellon student.

Name: Chris Wheelahan
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Information Systems with a minor in History
Hometown: New Orleans, LA Why Carnegie Mellon? Because of the breadth of education. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but Carnegie Mellon was a good at all of it. How did you choose your major? Trial and error. Do you live on- or off-campus? Campus housing off-campus. What do you do for fun during the week, in addition to your homework? Scotch'n'Soda, the drama club for non-drama majors. What is your favorite class? Please describe. Abnormal Psych. It was fun, particularly because it was a free elective and really interesting! Are you planning to work on any research/internships? I am currently working as an IT intern at the National World War II Museum. What are your plans after graduation? I’m thinking about Graduate School. What is your favorite memory of Carnegie Mellon, so far? I have tons of really great memories involving staying up until the crack of dawn for Scotch'n'Soda, but winning the Carnegie Cup at Color was awesome. Are there any fun traditions that you want future Carnegie Mellon students to follow? The Fence! What did you forget to bring with you freshman year that you wish you brought? New Orleans coffee.

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