Isabella Murphy

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WINS Mentor

Full name: Isabella Murphy (but I go by Isa!)

Major: BSA Biology

Preferred Pronouns: she/her

Hometown: Cedar Park, TX (~30 minutes north of Austin)

 

1. What is your favorite activity to do in Austin?  I love going to Zilker Park and having a picnic, playing volleyball, or justpeople/dog watching! I also enjoy going to concerts at Emo's.

2. What is one meal in Austin that everyone absolutely has to try at least once in their lives? 

My roommate and I love going to bb.q Chicken! It is a Korean Fried Chicken

restaurant off Lamar and Airport Blvd.

 

3. Where is your favorite place to study?  The NHB or an empty lecture hall in Welch.

 

4. What is your favorite way to de-stress? Doing something active usually helps me destress. I like going for walks, playingsoccer, playing spike ball with friends, or going to the gym.

 

5. One piece of advice for incoming freshmen:  Go in with an open mind and don't spend so much of your time worrying aboutwhat others are doing/comparing yourself. College is a big transition and everyone adjusts a little differently