Marissa Shinkle

ABOUT Marissa

  • @mshinkle

University of Wyoming, Freshman

MY COLLEGE KICKS ASS BECAUSE…

I love the University of Wyoming because there is so many opportunities to do fun and crazy things! You can meet so many new people and still focus on school. Laramie, Wyoming is close to the mountains and Hidden Valley Falls, which is always a great time. It’s also close to Snowy Range, so in the winter you can go snowboarding and skiing.

THE MOST MEMORABLE THING I’VE DONE SINCE FRESHMAN YEAR IS…

The University of Wyoming has a “Cowboy Swing Dancing Night” every Wednesday night around 9pm at a dance studio called, “The Cowboy.” It’s sooo fun. That was probably one of the best nights of college so far because you get to swing dance with random people, and there’s so many people you can meet.

OH YEAH, AND YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW THAT…

I’m joining Greek Life. This week is the week that we bid and choose where we want to go! I’m so excited and nervous at the same time!

AT SCHOOL, I’M INVOLVED IN…

I am currently going to join a sorority. I’m also joining a COED intramural volleyball team, and an all girls team. I am also going to join a Young Life church group, and a nursing club, since I’m interested in nursing.

IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

I would travel to Africa, because I have always wanted to see a wild elephant! I’ve seen them in zoos and other places, but I would love to see a wild one because they are my FAVORITE animal!

WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE MISS COED 2016?

I want to represent my school!

IF YOU COULD GIVE OUR READERS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I would definitely say that you should go out of your comfort zone and try new things. I never thought I would join a sorority but honestly, it’s changed my whole college experience. I love it so much. Try new things and don’t be afraid to meet new people!

MWC