Tour Guide Virtual Visits

Thank you for your interest in speaking with current Gophers! This is your chance to learn about the student experience directly from our students. If you were hoping to ask questions about the admissions process, essays, curriculum, etc., please find your admissions counselor on our Find Your Counselor page. Your admissions counselor is happy to help!

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How do I meet my Tour Guide?

In order to meet virtually with our students, we recommend you use or create a Google mail account. Once your account is complete, please choose the student with whom you would like to connect. To set up an appointment:

  • Select a student's appointment link
  • Click on an available appointment slot
  • Fill out the description section with the required information
  • Then click save 

The system will put the event on your calendar and the student's calendar. After, the student will reach out to you through Gmail, so please make sure you are logged into Gmail and ready to receive messages. If the tour guide doesn't have a meeting button or if you would rather just send an email, you can find student emails on their profile cards.

Abby H
Abby H.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Art
Minor French
Hometown Eden Prairie, MN
Activities and Interests

Colorguard, winter guard, painting, baking, reading

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Abby Mathew
Abby M.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Email [email protected]
Major Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management
Minor Public Health and Corporate Environmental Management
Hometown Santa Clara, CA
Activities and Interests

Nutritious U Pantry, campus ministry, cooking, baking, exploring nature and the cities

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Abby P.
Abby P.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Sociology
Minor Philosophy, Spanish Studies
Hometown Forest Lake, MN
Activities and Interests

Orientation leader, research assistant, University Honors Program, running, meditating, reading

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Abby S
Abby S.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Anthropology, Strategic Communication
Minor
Hometown Wauwatosa, WI
Activities and Interests

Crafting, Art, Hiking, Hammocking, Research, Live Music, Coffee, Thrifting

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Alexa Grimm
Alexa G.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
Minor Health and Genomics
Hometown Champlin, MN
Activities and Interests

Soccer (Intramurals and Coaching), Reading, Desserts, Movies, Hammocking, Music, Roller Coasters, Pre-Genetic Counseling Club, and GCD Club

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Alivia Pettys
Alivia P.
Carlson School of Management
Email [email protected]
Major Accounting and Finance
Minor
Hometown Moorhead, MN
Activities and Interests

Cooking, baking, campus ministry, piano, biking around the Twin Cities, reading

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Allie G
Allie G.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Psychology
Minor Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Justice
Hometown Plymouth, WI
Activities and Interests

Pre Law, Campus Cleanup Crew, Sociology Research Assistant, cooking, reading and coffee

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Amogh N
Amogh N.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Chemical Engineering
Minor Chemistry
Hometown Dubai, UAE
Activities and Interests

Cycling, Badminton, Hiking, Trekking, Formula One, Sustainability

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Angela B
Angela B.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Neuroscience
Minor Psychology
Hometown Evergreen Park, IL
Activities and Interests

Pep band, CO-SIGN (Co-student interest group in neurology), photography, reading, roller coasters, exploring the Twin Cities

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Avery F.
Avery F.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Email [email protected]
Major Animal Science
Minor Marine Biology, Wildlife Care & Handling
Hometown Summit, NJ
Activities and Interests

Scuba Diving, Painting, Martial Arts, Hiking

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Brayden H
Brayden H.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Email [email protected]
Major Animal Science, Agriculture Education
Minor
Hometown New London, WI
Activities and Interests

CFANS Undergrad Student Board, CFANS Ambassadors, Pre-Vet Club. Musical theater, board games, and cooking

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Brynn Thompson
Brynn T.
Education and Human Development
Email [email protected]
Major Business and Marketing Education
Minor Leadership, Communication Studies
Hometown Inver Grove Heights, MN
Activities and Interests

UMN Figure skating club, cooking competition shows, Gopher Athletics & Spirit Squad

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Caroline Pritchard
Caroline P.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Strategic Communication
Minor Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance
Hometown Northfield, MN
Activities and Interests

Marching Band, Pep Band, Traveling, Baking, Being Active & Social 

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Carter Curti
Carter C.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Political Science & History
Minor
Hometown Edina, MN
Activities and Interests

Model UN, The University Running Club, Ceramics, Coffee, Skiing, Hammocking, Hiking MN State Parks

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Clare M
Clare M.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Mathematics
Minor Chinese, Global Studies
Hometown Minneapolis, MN
Activities and Interests

UMN Pep Band Tubas, Skiing, Camping, DnD

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Eli Wurster
Eli W.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
Minor Spanish Studies
Hometown Wauconda, IL
Activities and Interests

MSA Campus-Life CD, Greek Life, IEM Intern, Running, Volleyball, Exploring the cities, Coffee, Piano

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Emma Denzer
Emma D.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Strategic Communication (Advertising and Public Relations track)
Minor Leadership, Health & Wellness Promotion
Hometown Elko New Market, MN
Activities and Interests

Ad Club, CHAARGE (Changng Health, Attitudes, and Actions to Recreate Girls)

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Emma T
Emma T.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Strategic Communication
Minor Business Law
Hometown Atlanta, GA
Activities and Interests

Gopher Football, NSAC (National Student Advertising Competition), Cycling, Pre-Law Society

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Gemma G
Gemma G.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Psychology
Minor Family Therapy
Hometown Northbrook, IL
Activities and Interests

Vocal U A Cappella, CLA section leader, volunteer at The Aurora Center, writing, art, music, theatre

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Grace Atchison
Grace A.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Email [email protected]
Major Nutrition
Minor Public Health, Spanish
Hometown Kansas City, MO
Activities and Interests

MinnesoTap, CFANS Ambassadors, SNAC, Special Olympics Club, SOND, Exploring the Twin Cities, Taking Dance Classes, Watching Soccer

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Grace Rubas
Grace R.
Design
Email [email protected]
Major Graphic Design
Minor
Hometown Naperville, IL
Activities and Interests

Graphic design, art, sewing, photography, rollerblading, hiking, running, gardening

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Isidore S.
Isidore S.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Aerospace Engineering
Minor Astrophysics, Horticulture
Hometown Appleton, WI
Activities and Interests

Tap Dancing, Playing Piano, and Running

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Jake Hoffman
Jake H.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Political Science
Minor Spanish
Hometown Glenwood, MN
Activities and Interests

Groups Visits Coordinator, DirecTrack to Teaching Program, Cow Tipping Press Instructor, Gopher Football Enthusiast, Traveling, Photography, Tattoos.

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Katie C
Katie C.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Mathematics, Computer Science
Minor
Hometown Hudson, WI
Activities and Interests

Society of Women Engineers, CSE Ambassadors, gopher sporting events, being active and social

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Katie Yanisch
Katie Y.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major English (Secondary Education) (DirekTrack to Teaching)
Minor Applied Psychology in Educational and Community Settings
Hometown Milwaukee, WI
Activities and Interests

Music, Reading, Social Justice, She’s the First, Campus Singers

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Kay Rusch
Kay R.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Psychology
Minor Public Health, Biology
Hometown White Bear Lake, MN
Activities and Interests

Chinese American Student Association, Cross-Stitching, Cooking and Trying New Foods, Coffee/Caffeine (all forms)

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Kiron Crayton
Kiron C.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major English, Linguistics, Spanish, French
Minor Classical Civilization
Hometown Mayer, MN
Activities and Interests

Card Games, Board Games, Video Games, Friends

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Laila Bushagour
Laila B.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Neuroscience
Minor Public Health and Corporate Environmental Management
Hometown Arden Hills, MN
Activities and Interests

University Honors Program, Co-SIGN (Co-Student Interest Group in Neurology), Dance, Piano, Travel, Hiking

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Lauren Couillard
Lauren C.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Computer Engineering
Minor Management, Product Design
Hometown Lino Lakes, MN
Activities and Interests

University Honors Program, UMN Social Coding, Taylor House LLC, UMTYMP alumna (University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program), music, trashy reality tv, LEGO, tennis, concerts

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Lauren Moran
Lauren M.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Spanish Studies
Minor Psychology
Hometown Madison, WI
Activities and Interests

VP Social Media of CHAARG (Changing Health Attitudes & Actions to Recreate Girls), Public Speaking, Indoor cycling, Concerts, Swimming

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Lindsey Bartels
Lindsey B.
Carlson School of Management
Email [email protected]
Major Marketing
Minor
Hometown Trempealeau, WI
Activities and Interests

Gopher Sporting Events, Volleyball, Drinking Coffee, Baking, and Traveling

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Luke Miller
Luke M.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Psychology
Minor Family Therapy
Hometown Menomonee Falls, WI
Activities and Interests

Camp Kesem, Rollerblading, Dance, Running, Board Games, Psychology Research Lab Manager, University Honors Program

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Matt A
Matt A.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Genetics, Cell Biology & Development
Minor
Hometown Alexandria, MN
Activities and Interests

Music, Theatre, Cooking, & Outdoor Activites

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Mollie Thomas
Mollie T.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Strategic Communication: Advertising & Public Relations
Minor Business Law
Hometown Brookfield, WI
Activities and Interests

Greek Life, hiking, cooking, yoga, and exploring the Twin Cities

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Muhannad Al Manji
Muhannad Al M.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Economics
Minor Computer Science
Hometown Muscat, Oman
Activities and Interests

UVolunteer (Volunteering student club), working out, listening and making music, longboarding, playing and watching sports (basketball, soccer & football), running, hiking, tv enthusiast, cooking, etc

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Nic Potthoff
Nic P.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
Email [email protected]
Major Agricultural Communication & Marketing
Minor International Agriculture, Applied Economics
Hometown Dunnell, MN
Activities and Interests

Ag Ed, Comm. and Marketing Club, Ag Business Club, FFA, CFANS Policy Engagement Program, Long Walks on the Beach

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Nick Hervatin
Nick H.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Political Science, Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance
Minor French
Hometown Lake Zurich, IL
Activities and Interests

Marching Band, Pep Band, Kappa Kapp Psi, Music Theatre

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Nicole B
Nicole B.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Political Science, History
Minor Music, Global Studies
Hometown Appleton, WI
Activities and Interests

Marching Band; Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Fraternity; the Aurora Center; I also love crafting, including cross-stitching and painting!

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Niyantri P.
Niyantri P.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Neuroscience
Minor Public Health, Developmental Psychology
Hometown Aurora, IL
Activities and Interests

Inter-professional Pre-Health Students, research, hospital volunteering, dance, music

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Palash Bhanot
Palash B.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Neuroscience
Minor Public Health
Hometown Aurora, IL
Activities and Interests

MN Fitoor A Cappella, Travel, Food, Nature, TV enthusiast

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Preethi K.
Preethi K.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Human Physiology
Minor Spanish
Hometown Savage, MN
Activities and Interests

Pre-Med, Volunteering, Orientation Leader, Hiking, Traveling, Baking, Exploring the City, and Hanging Out With Friends

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Roj Cosiquien
Roj C.
Biological Sciences
Email [email protected]
Major Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development (Pre-Med)
Minor Spanish Studies and Public Health
Hometown Eau Claire, WI
Activities and Interests

GCD Lab Research Assistant, Genetic Counseling Research Assistant, University Honors Program, Running, Coffee, Traveling, Food, TV, Movies, Hanging Out With Friends

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Sami E
Sami E.
Education and Human Development
Email [email protected]
Major Kinesiology
Minor Physical activity, Health promotion
Hometown Blaine, MN
Activities and Interests

University Running Club, CRU, ultimate frisbee, cooking, piano, reading

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Sarah N.
Sarah N.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Psychology
Minor Integrative Neuroscience
Hometown Hartland, WI
Activities and Interests

Spending time with friends, listening to music, going on hikes, and thrifting, volunteering at The Aurora Center

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Sophie Nicol
Sophie N.
Education and Human Development
Email [email protected]
Major Kinesiology
Minor
Hometown Solon, IA
Activities and Interests

Pre-Law, CEHD Undergraduate Student Board member, Orientation and Transition Experiences, Dog Mom, Movie Enthusiast, Music Aficionado, Sport Fanatic

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Sydney Thies
Sydney T.
Science and Engineering
Email [email protected]
Major Materials Science & Engineering
Minor
Hometown Chippewa Falls, WI
Activities and Interests

Marching Band, Campus Ministries, Music, Running

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Thomas Kozlovsky
Thomas K.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Professional Journalism, Political Science
Minor Business Law
Hometown Milwaukee, WI
Activities and Interests

Club Golf, Intramural Volleyball and Basketball, Finance, Pre-Law Society, Studio-U (Broadcasting Club)

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Vaishnavi Narayanan
Vaishnavi N.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Mathematics (Actuarial Science Emphasis), Statistics
Minor
Hometown Maple Grove, MN
Activities and Interests
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Victoria Michalewski
Victoria M.
Liberal Arts
Email [email protected]
Major Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
Minor Neuroscience
Hometown Appleton, WI
Activities and Interests

Asian Student Union, Asian-Pacific American Resource Center (APARC), Hammocking, Baking, Embroidery

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Zach Nienhuis
Zach N.
Carlson School of Management
Email [email protected]
Major Finance, Accounting
Minor
Hometown Oconomowoc, WI
Activities and Interests

Activities: Student Accounting & Finance Association, Volunteer Tax Assistance Service, Investment Club; Interests: Running, hiking, biking, writing, history, and economics

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