Meet Our Students
The Earth system science minor launched in the 2021–22 academic year. Students who have majored and minored in the departments represented in ESS can give you a great idea of what your experience will be like.
Skylin Alcorn
Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
Extracurriculars: Crew, Community Chorale, College Outdoors
Satya Austin-Opper
Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
Extracurriculars: Sustainability and Climate Programs intern, College Outdoors trip leader
Aria Ballance
Hometown: Santa Barbara, California
Overseas Program: India
Extracurriculars: Backpacking, climbing, camping, painting, paddle club, improv troupe
Salma Bashir
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Overseas Program: East Africa, biology
Extracurriculars: Club Rugby, Pre-Health Professions Club, Orchestra, Biology Teaching Assistant