Hannah Elluru
What is the most fundamental change you’ve experienced since your time as a first-year student?
I feel like I’ve grown a lot more confident in myself and have learned to trust myself. It is easy, especially as a first year, to think you have no idea what is going on and feel very unsure. Throughout my time at Wake Forest, I have discovered a confidence in myself that I will take with me past my undergraduate career.
What non-academic experience at Wake Forest was most meaningful to you?
My time in the Wake Forest Dance Company has meant so much to me. Growing up dancing, I knew I wanted to dance in college, but I didn’t expect the community and home I would find in the Dance Company. The warm environment and shared love for dance made every rehearsal and performance even more special. I am grateful to have been able to be a part of this group and believe it has been the most meaningful experience to me.
Wake Forest’s Pro Humanitate motto is a guiding philosophy for many students and alumni. Did it have an impact on your student experience and has it influenced your plans for the future?
Pro Humanitate is what initally drew me to Wake Forest and has majorly shaped my time at Wake Forest. It was the driving force that pushed me to join civic-oriented organization and helped cultivate my passion for social justice. I plan to take the spirit of Pro Humanitate into my future career as I hope to become a public interest lawyer, advocating for others and helping my community.
Wake Forest has lots of traditions, and sometimes students create their own. Do you have a favorite Wake Forest tradition?
My favorite Wake Forest tradition is Pitsgiving. I look forward to it every year. I love how everyone comes together to pack the Pit, and it is such a fan way to spend time with friends before we all disperse for Thanksgiving Break.
What was the most rewarding experience you had as a Wake Forest student?
The most rewarding experience I have had as a Wake Forest student is being a part of Student Government. When I joined my first year, I did not anticipate the impact this organization would have on my leadership and character. I have grown greatly as a person and deepened my passion for advocacy through Student Government.