NSU Horizons Spring 2012

Undergraduate Studying Criminal Justice Age: 19 Hometown: Farmington, New Mexico Kamryn Blackwood 64 Why did you choose NSU? I was recruited for tennis and chosen for the Razor’s Edge Leader- ship Program. What is the best part about being a Shark? Coming from a small town, I never thought I would be at such an amazing school pursuing my dreams and having so much support. What is your favorite NSU tradition? Homecoming activities, like the Anything That Floats Raft Race is fun. I attempted that this year, and it was much harder than I or my team anticipated. What NSU organizations and activities are you involved in? I am on NSU’s tennis team and involved in the Razor’s Edge Leadership Program, The President’s 64, and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. I am also the future president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Which are you most passionate about? I want to graduate and attend the FBI academy, stay close with my family and help them with their goals, keep the love I have for tennis, be a great leader and role model, and just be the best person I can, persevering no matter the circumstances. What is your favorite class or who is your favorite professor? Intro to Criminal Justice with Lindsey Vigasaa, because she really got me excited about this field, which made me choose it as my major. What is your favorite place on campus? My room, because I start my day around 5:45 a.m. with work- outs, then class, practice, meetings, organizations, homework, and whatever else comes up. I spend time in my room to relax, rest, and free my mind, which refreshes me to get back out and give my all. What are your career aspirations? I want to attend the FBI academy and become an agent, and am also keeping an open mind with other career opportunities. What is a fun fact we should know about you? I love to dance, whether it is hip-hop or line dancing. I am the middle child, and I have a younger sister and older brother who I love and miss a lot, along with my puppy. 11 HORIZONS Criminal justice major Kamryn Blackwood confers with Jeff Yaeger, a Davie police of cer, who received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from NSU.