Name: Erica Buie
Hometown: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Major: Markets and Culture
Why I love SMU: That it gave me the opportunity to become involved on campus and develop leadership skills.

Name: Marc Bullock
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Major: Finance and Foreign Languages
Why I love SMU: Southern Methodist University is a community that is unparalleled
compared to any other university, between SMU's faculty, staff, alumni and students you are able
to sense the dedication and interest of your well-being.

Name: George Enriquez
Hometown: San Antonio
Major: Finance and Markets & Culture Double Major
 Why I love SMU: I love SMU because it allows for great opportunities; the opportunity to study abroad, the opportunity to get involved, the opportunity to experience one of the best undergraduate educations possible.

Name: David Harner
Hometown: Plano, TX
Major: Accounting
Why I love SMU: I love SMU’s close-knit atmosphere, Greek life, and high academic standards that are favorably seen in world rankings and the eyes of business communities alike.

Name: Rob Hayden
Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Majors: Public Policy, Political Science
Minor: Spanish
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because I believe that a student's relationship with our University should be mutually beneficial. I have given to SMU in many ways, in terms of time, effort and money. Still, what my teachers, mentors and the SMU community have given back to me outnumber my contributions greatly.

Name: Bailey Holyfield
Hometown: Monroe, LA
Major: CCPA and English
Why I love SMU: SMU is a school that invites everyone to plug-in and have an incredible college experience while offering incredible opportunities to each and every student.   

Name: Derek Jones
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Major: Markets & Culture
Why I love SMU:  I love SMU because of the depth and breadth in relationships that exists between the people that learn, work, and live here.  You cannot walk from one building to the other without seeing a friendly face or two.  These relationships extend beyond the campus boundaries to create a unique close-knit network that you’ll be a part of wherever you go for the rest of your life.

Name: Juliana Jones
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
Major: Accounting and CCPA
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because it gives me big opportunities in a small campus setting. 
Now in my Junior year, I have realized I will be better prepared than students at other schools
and will have also had a great college experience.

Name: Shelby Justl
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Major: History and Anthropology
Why I love SMU: I love the size of SMU.  I love that I can run in to people I know on my way to class.  I can interact with my professors and peers in all my classes.  There’s always something to do and get included in on campus so that I can never be bored. 

Name: Joe Lightsey
Hometown: Madison, MS
Major: Biology and Spanish
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because it is big enough so that I can meet new people everyday, but it is small enough so that I can have the opportunity to get to know my professors and participate in small classes.

Name: Kevin Maher
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Major: Economics with Financial Applications
Why I love SMU: SMU promotes and fosters an environment that not only allows students to get
involved in numerous actives and clubs on campus, but it encourages students to get involved
and take leadership roles both on and off campus.

Name:  John Mak
Hometown:  Frisco, Texas
Major:  Accounting
Why I love SMU:  SMU offers the quintessential collegiate experience in Dallas, from its outstanding academics to its vibrant campus activities.  Students are provided with an opportunity to meet fellow peers in a close-knit environment, all while developing their skills to become future leaders.

Name: Erin McKie
Hometown: Garland, TX
Major: Accounting and Markets & Culture
Why I love SMU: I love the people at SMU.  We are constantly surrounded by professors and faculty who are passionate about the subjects they teach, and peers who are here because they want to be here. 

Name: Lindsey Perry
Hometown: Franklin, KY
Major: Business Marketing
Minor: Psychology
Why I love SMU: I love the vast opportunities SMU gives students to grow as individuals, as leaders, and as scholars. Because SMU is located in the heart of Dallas, it provides a positive and memorable college experience whether it is in the classroom or with friends. Most importantly, I love SMU because it has become my home and has helped shape who I am today.

Name: Jennifer Pierce
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Major: Accounting and Spanish
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because I have met some really great people here from across the country and I have found that my connection to SMU will really help me to go far with my career both here in Dallas and across the country. I have also had some really incredible professors here who have really inspired and helped me.

Name: Warren Seay, Jr.
Hometown: DeSoto, Texas
Major: Political Science
Why I love SMU: SMU has been the perfect fit for me.  The education I have received, both inside and outside the classroom, has prepared me to compete in what has become an increasingly competitive global society.  I am forever grateful for this opportunity, and I gave to ensure that new generations of SMU students are afforded an even better educational experience.

Name: Liz Sullivan
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Major: Marketing
Minor: Spanish and CCPA
Why I love SMU:  SMU gives students endless opportunities to become strong leaders, and individuals.  During my time at SMU, I have gained many positive experiences with professors, peers and friends.

Name: Kit Szybala
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Major: Finance and International Studies
Minor: History
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because it has provided me with so many great leadership opportunities, both in Greek Life and Student Affairs.  Also, SMU gave me the unique chance to study and live as a student in Oxford.

Name: Sam Todd
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Major: Journalism
Why I love SMU: I love SMU because SMU has given me an incredible education, incredible resources and incredible memories that I'll have with me for a lifetime.

Name: Mackenzie Warren
Hometown: Henderson, NV
Major: Convergence Journalism
Minor: Human Rights
Why I love SMU: Plain and simple: I love this university.  I specifically gave to the SMU Journalism School because they're the reason I wake up at 5 a.m.---literally.

Name: Saren Williams
Hometown: Grand Prairie (“GP”), Texas
Major: Accounting
Minor: Spanish
What you Love: I love the Hughes-Trigg Student Center because it really is the hub of the University. Everything you need to know or want to experience can be found there. I’ve spent countless hours with friends and staff members working with my favorite Student Organizations.