Hello everyone,
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| Ivanova at 7 weeks old |
This will be my last semester writing for the Real Life blog
as I will be graduating next May. (Barring any unforeseen circumstances). I figure I’ll start this post with a tiny bit
about me, but you can also look back through these last 3.5 years of archives
to learn about my entire time at L&C.
I’m a double major in biology and computer science. I finished up my biology requirements last
semester, so this semester is focused on computer science, but I’m also
auditing Animal Behavior just because I thought it would be interesting. This semester I am taking Software
Development, Networks and Web Development, Statistical Concepts and Methods, an
independent study in Bioinformatics, and Pukulan (a martial art PE class).
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| Ivanova at 4 months old |
In addition to working for this blog, I help manage the
databases for College Outdoors. My
hobbies are rather outdoors oriented so it’s fun to have managed to combine
that with my computer work. I enjoy hiking,
identifying wild plants/mushrooms, wilderness survival, and I am co-president
of L&C’s Fire Arts club. (That means spinning fire much like David did in Lilo and Stitch but without the
accidental burns).
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| Ivanova and her best friend, Penny. |
After school, my biggest commitment is Ivanova, my 4-month
old puppy. I got her last November and
between training and walks she takes up a lot of time, but I think it’s worth
it. I bring her to the park (well… it’s
actually a dog friendly graveyard) once or twice a day (in addition to a walk) and, while that does
take time, it makes me get outside a lot which is a great break from
schoolwork. Plus, who couldn’t love that
face?
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| Foggy morning in the graveyard |
I’m always happy to answer questions about Lewis & Clark
so please feel free to email me at ameliaberle@lclark.edu if you have any!