Case File: Arlie Schrantz

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

Name: Arlie Schrantz Year: Senior Major/Minor: Architecture Hometown: Buffalo, NY Why Carnegie Mellon? Carnegie Mellon had what I was looking for: a green campus with connection to a major city, excellent academics, friendly people and not too far from home but far enough that my parents could visit. How did you choose your major? Architecture was something that I've been interested in since middle school and I pursued classes and internships in the area through high school. What do you do for fun during the week, in addition to your homework? When I have time for fun I usually spend time with my friends and we usually mix up staying in and going out, but there is always food involved! What is your favorite class? Please describe. Either Elementary German I or Shakespeare because they are nice breaks from classes for my major as well as areas that I've been interested in for a while but haven't been able to pursue. Are you planning to work on any research/internships? Yes! I have done research with one of my professors which was really interesting and fun. I will be starting my first college internship in two weeks. What is your favorite memory of Carnegie Mellon, so far? Freshman Orientation! I made so many friends that week that I'm still friends with today. Are there any fun traditions that you want future Carnegie Mellon students to follow? Painting the fence! It is a great opportunity to bond with people while being creative. It's such a prominent object on campus that is unique to Carnegie Mellon. If there was one thing you could tell a prospective student about Carnegie Mellon, what would it be? Keep your chin up with things get rough. Freshman year can be a struggle because your workload is much more than anything in high school, but with goof time management skills and the drive to succeed, it will pay off in the end.