University of North Texas 
Ellen Christensen
Student Mentor
Student Mentor
Hometown:
Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, Texas
High School:
Dulles High School
Dulles High School
Major:
Anthropology
Anthropology
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A ballerina.
What career are you working toward?
Museum researcher.
When you were in high school, how did you choose your career path?
I followed my interests and patterns to continue studying a field I am interested in and passionate about.
Who inspires you?
My family.
What three traits best describe you?
Kind, funny, outgoing.
What are your skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I am really good at Uno, the card game.
What's your favorite place in the world?
Northern Minnesota. I love to camp.
If you could visit any place you've never been, where would you go?
Egypt.
What do you enjoy when you're not working or studying?
Hiking, reading, and baking.
What are your favorite books and/or movies?
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Who is your favorite musician/band?
I will listen to any music.
What is your favorite meal?
Spaghetti with pesto.
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