Jenna Weber

International Student Engagement Coordinator
515-294-1120

Education:
   B.A. in English and Secondary Education, Clarke University (Dubuque, IA)
   M.A. in English, Iowa State University (Ames, IA)

Hometown:
   Brandon, Iowa

Favorite ISU memory or tradition:
   Exploring the campus with new friends!

Favorite motto:
   "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated" -Maya Angelou

Hobbies:
   Walking my dog, playing video games, skateboarding, and watching anime.

Interests:
   I am a life-longer reader and I've always been interested in multicultural literature. Two authors I love are Gabriel García Márquez and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Fun facts about you:
   My favorite place in the U.S. to visit is California! I go about twice a year.

Favorite food:
   I love ramen and honestly any restaurant with good vegetarian options!

What I love most about my job:
   I love helping international students build a community/support system with one another at ISSO events and through our IFYE course!

What are you listening to?
   Taylor Swift almost all day every day. Besides her though, I also listen to classic rock and current rock artists like Greta Van Fleet and Rise Against.

What are you watching?
   I love sitcoms like New Girl, but I mostly watch anime. My favorites are Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen.