East Central College
Nick Mehmert
Hometown – Jefferson City, MO
Engineering
Engineering
What advice would you give to new ECC students?
Make sure to study even if you didn’t have to in high school.
What is the most surprising thing about college life for you?
How laid back it can be at times. Some weeks I’m spending every minute on classwork, and the next I’m walking around campus doing whatever.
Why did you decide to study engineering?
I want to design more cost-effective prosthetics for those struggling to afford them.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Music, gaming, and frisbee golf.
Caleb Gunn
Hometown – Union, MO
Music Education & Performance
Music Education & Performance
What is your dream job?
My goal is to one day teach college as well as perform in symphonies, orchestras, and jazz combos.
What advice would you give to new ECC students?
Don’t do too much, too quickly. It gets overwhelming and is how burnout usually starts.
What motivates you when things get challenging?
I remember the end goal while taking a step back to acknowledge the progress I’ve already made.
What’s something people may be surprised to learn about you?
I absolutely love space and everything to do with it.
Sarah Scharfenberg
Hometown – Union, MO
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
What are you currently watching?
I am watching the “Jurassic Park” movies and the Netflix show. I also like the “Tremors” movies!
What advice would you give to new ECC students?
Try your best to stay on track and ahead in school. As long as you stay calm and go to class, you’ll be just fine.
What are your interests outside of school?
I have participated in ECC theatre for the last three years and plan to continue while at CMU. I am also in The Riverside Players’ summer musical in Washington.
What would you bring to Show and Tell if it were held in an ECC class?
I would bring my Ghostface backpack signed by Matthew Lillard (from the first “Scream” movie) and the photo I got with him at Comic Con.
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