Who: Milan Laurent
What: attending school in Oregon
When: Now
Where: Corvallis, OR
Why? Getting away from California, embarking on a new part of life.

Q & A with Milan Laurent
Out of state sophomore from southern California is bringing that So-Cal Sunshine to the rainy state of Oregon.

What made you come to Oregon State?
I really wanted to stay in state, but i felt like I needed to get away from California. I looked around and thought of Oregon as a place far away but not too far and when I began looking at schools I fell in love with the campus. I decided to apply, got accepted and 4 months later I was Oregon bound. Not to mention OSU gave me a scholarship.

Is California really different from Oregon?
The only major difference is the people here are way more laid back. Everyone just goes with the flow of things, where as in Cali it’s so fast-paced and here and there in a second. There is also a lack of sun here. The past week it’s been in the 80’s where I live and here it’s like a high of 62 degrees! I also love that the colors of the trees are changing. I don’t get to see that where im from because all we have are palm trees.

What do you want to study?
I was thinking about being a writer but I had a bad experience with it so now im a little discouraged. I guess you could say right now im undecided, but im kind of thinking about becoming a teacher. I love little kids so maybe something along those lines. We’ll just have to see. Maybe ill have a major and a double minor because new media communications has always sounded fun to me. Im just up in the air at this moment.

Is it hard being away from your family?
Yeah, but I do talk to them a lot. There are those days though that I miss things and I wish I was there for. Like one of my little brother plays football and id always get the updates of his games but some I wished I wouldn’t have missed. Like right now im not sure if im going home for thanksgiving which isn’t to fun but I know ill be back a few weeks later for Christmas. And really my life is kind of here now. I’ve met some really fun people. One of them has even invited me to thanksgiving with her family! It’s nice to know that you can have a family other than your own to be there for you when you need them. But I do miss them.

What is one thing that most people don’t know about you?
That’s kind of personal. (Laughs) um I really like to quote movies. All my friends laugh because somehow I always relate back to a movie. I probably quote step brothers the most, its one of my favorite movies and the things they say are hilarious.


Due to privacy reasons Ms. Laurent doesn't want her contact information posted on this blog. As for now she is attending school, an active member in her sorority and just living the wonderful life of a college student.