From Moving In to Moving On: The Class of 2025

We got to know the Class of 2025 on the very first day they moved on campus to their dorm. Four years later, we caught up with the same students ahead of graduation to see what changed, what stayed the same, and what’s next!  Here are their stories…

2021

Hometown: Westfield, NJ

Major: Psychology

Why did you choose Catholic University? Catholic environment, close to the city, welcoming community.

Favorite show to binge watch: Peaky Blinders

Major: Double Major Psychology and Media & Communication Studies

2025

Did you change majors? Why? I added a Media & Communication Studies major. I took the intro class and loved it so much. I've always been interested in content creation and movies since I was a kid. 

What's your favorite show to binge watch? Law and Order SVU (and Peaky Blinders)

Who made your college experience?  Luke Bubel. We met during Orientation freshman year and we have been the best of friends ever since. We also have been dating for the past three years. He has brought me closer to God and is also so supportive of me every day.

I'm also extremely grateful for Brittany Hunter, who is the executive assistant to the dean at the School of Arts and Sciences. I've worked at the School of Arts and Sciences, running their social media and creating content. She has been the best boss ever!

Next steps? I will be heading home back to New Jersey for the summer. While at home, I will be continuing a social media internship that I've had for the spring semester while applying to full-time positions.

2021

Hometown: Hyde Park, NY

Major: Computer Science

Why Catholic University? My sister is here; it’s a great school.

Class you are most excited about: Philosophy

Favorite show? Cobra Kai

On your playlist: “American Girl” by Tom Petty

Favorite snack: cookies

D.C. monument you most want to see: Lincoln Memorial

2025

Major: Computer science

Go-to TV? Community

What’s the last song you listened to? “Satellite” by Harry Styles

Late night eats: Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken

Favorite D.C. landmark: St. Matthews Cathedral downtown is a hidden gem, filled with beautiful artwork.

Fondest memory? My time as a student minister, a year full of growth in my faith life, while serving the campus community.  

Favorite person you met on campus? My best friend and girlfriend Catherine McGovern, who I met on the second day of orientation.

Next steps? Looking for a sales job in tech!

2021

Hometown: Frederick, MD

Major: Nursing

Why Catholic University? The environment, community, and nursing program

Favorite TV show to binge watch: The Office

Go-to late night snack: pretzels

D.C. site you’re most excited to visit: the restaurants

2025

Favorite TV show to binge watch: Modern Family

Go to late night snack: pretzels

DC site you’re most excited to visit or revisit? Tattes Bakery (best brunch food!)

Next steps? I have accepted a position as an RN on the Clinical Decision Unit at Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland. This summer, I’m planning to travel with my friends and family. In the next year or two, I’m hoping to start graduate school to become a family nurse practitioner.

2021

Hometown: Middletown, RI

Major: Classical civilizations

Why Catholic University? Everyone was so welcoming!

Can’t-wait-to-take class? Mythology

What D.C. spot are you most excited to visit? The art museums

2025

Major: Anthropology, Art & Design double major

Your last listen: “Something’s Changed” by Francis of Delirium

What’s your favorite place in downtown D.C.? The Smithsonian museums

What’s your favorite memory from Catholic University? My semester abroad at the Rome Campus!

If you could tell your first-year self anything, what would it be? To slow down and enjoy it as much as possible 

What’s next? A master’s in architecture at CUA as an honors graduate fellow