Student Activities
Putnam University Center
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-370-6463 voice
503-370-6407 fax
Laura Braithwaite
Hey! Welcome to NSOCO! My name is Laura Braithwaite, and I am a sophomore economics major. I am from Palm Desert, California. Yeah, the southern California desert, where people stop functioning when it dips below 70 degrees in December. Coming to the Rain State was a bit of a struggle at first, but with the help that Willamette and Jump Start provided the transition was simple as possible.
I love participating in community service outreach activities at Willamette. I was in charge of the Willamette Backpack Project, which was a backpack fundraiser for HOME Youth and Resource Center (a center for at-risk teens in Salem). Also, I volunteer at the Willamette Academy as a tutor, a college outreach program adjunct to the university, and Bush Elementary as a teacher's assistant. Aside from community service, I am active in my sorority and on the swim team. Another random fact is that I sing Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" in my head when I am racing.
When I'm not studying, I'm addicted to the World Series playoffs in October, along with watching tennis tournaments and soccer. I can always be found hanging out in the Montag Student Center or laying in the grass along the Mill stream with friends.
I could not be more excited for this summer's program! I am looking forward to meeting all of you! Feel free to e-mail me at Lbraithw@willamette.edu if you have any questions or add me on facebook. See you soon!
Laura Braithwaite