LMU Day (sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho)

On Saturday November 3rd, 2012, the Hershe girls were treated to a day full of educational intrigue at Loyola Marymount University sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.  A significant portion of the day was spent in LMU's Von Der Ahe building, where the girls participated in activities to hone their communication skills and learned how to increase productivity through prioritization of goals.  The day's workshops were facilitated by a group of dynamic and well-informed women, including HerShe Board Members Cynthia Oredugba and Dr. Roberta Falke, who engaged the girls in a discussion about healthy relationships and Board Member Annie Stein, who conducted a writing workshop. The morning workshops were led by HerShe Facilitators Kendal Troutman who provided invaluable information about life skills and Jennifer Symington who addressed personal presentation through public speaking. 

The girls then made their way to the campus cafeteria for lunch and got a sampling of the abundant offerings that often lead to the "Freshman 15"!  They were then treated to a tour of LMU's scenic campus tour and took in many of its most impressive sites, including the new library that sits on a bluff overlooking Marina del Rey.   Hershe believes that exposing the girls to university life makes their desire to attend college more tangible and will hopefully fuel their determination to succeed. 

Help inspire our HerShe girls! Do you remember gearing up for the annual football game against your rivals? Did you pledge a fraternity or sorority? Are you still best friends with your freshman-year roommate? Represent your alma mater in the comments below and tell us about your most memorable college experience! Or tell us about your dream school and why you want to attend!