Throughout the spring semester, we are honoring our senior student-athletes with a "Senior Salute" series. Today's featured senior is Britta Treu, a communication studies major from Auburn Township, Ohio. Treu is a member of the women's lacrosse team.
Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: Wooster offered everything I wanted. I could go to a competitive, challenging academic school, play on a great lacrosse team, and still participate in music and the groups I enjoy. The people drew me here. This gorgeous campus is my home away from home.
Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: It means holding oneself to a higher standard and being a part of a community of support. Scotlax specifically means having a family and pushing each other to be better each and every day on and off the field to be the best and honor the program.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memories are being a part of the many long-lived traditions on campus each year.
Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The community of athletes and tightknit aspect of team cultures.
Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am in the Scot Marching Band, the Scot Symphonic Band, Wooster Mercury Brass Quintet, am a student leader for Wooster Christian Fellowship, am part of the Shades of Gold a cappella group, am a volunteer with the People to People Ministries program house, and am in the Communication Club.
Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Michelle Johnsonmade a huge impact on helping me to appreciate communication studies more and more. Her engaging and personalized teaching methods were incredibly effective and enjoyable.
Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people and resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: Dr. Peter Abramomade such a positive impact on me as a student and a person. He opened my eyes to the impact I could make in this world with an entrepreneurial mindset. Dr. Timothy Freezewas my First-Year Seminar advisor and set me up for great success at the College. I enjoyed four classes with him and appreciated his support and guidance each year.
Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: My Independent Study is an autoethnography on how Generation Z is losing our face to face and basic communication skills and how information technologies are enabling or restraining our skills and abilities.
Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: Being part of the Scot Marching Band is one of the coolest things you can do at Wooster. Wearing the kilt uniform is an honor, and I am blessed I got the chance to wear it with pride for four years. I played lacrosse in Australia as part of a Beyond Sports tour this past summer. It was an incredible experience playing with women from all over the United States against local teams in Melbourne and Sydney.
Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: Work hard and cherish the time you have with your friends. Get close with the sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as they can become your lifelong best friends and will always have your back.
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