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Founded in 1883, Stetson University is a nationally ranked private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida.

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Known as the Hatters, Stetson University has 18 NCAA Division I teams that compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, Pioneer Football League and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

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Marie Alsperger

Hometown: Sanford, FL
Major: Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Class Year: 2024

Why I Chose Stetson:

Close knit, felt like home, cozy energy

Involvements on Campus:

Panhellenic Coordinator for Zeta Tau Alpha, Baking Club, Vmeste Student Union, Equestrian Club, Volleyball Club

What I Like to Do on Weekends:

Spend time with friends, check out new places around town, and play video games.

My Favorite Class at Stetson:

Probably Gender in 20th- and 21st-Century Russian Literature and Culture. It opened my eyes to a lot of problems over there, especially sexism and homophobia.

Advice to Prospective Students:

Find somewhere you can call your "second home"

Favorite Place on Campus:

The outside study spots in the library. Not many people go there, you can see all of campus, and it's very peaceful and serene.