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Colville, WA

Major - Integrative Physiology and Exercise Psychology

Griz Hack - Take everything one thing at a time

Why join? - Because you get to serve the unviersity alongside some of the best people as well!

Laurel, MT

Major - Political Science; Certificate of Pre-Law

Billings, MT

Major - History and Creative Writing

Griz Hack - On weekends at The Lodge, they have self-serve pasta. No long lines involved!

Fun Fact - I am a published playwright!

Helena, MT

Major - Political Science; Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love to go thrifting and get coffee!

Fun Fact - I am really good at parallel parking!

Puyallup, WA

Major - Political Science and Business

Buffalo, NY

Major - Social Work

Great Falls, MT

Major - Elementary Education; Dance Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - Visit the Missoula Butterfly Housing and Insectarium

Why join? - To get more involved in campus and fina positive community

Billings, MT

Major - Criminology and Acting; Psychology Minor

Griz Hack - You should plan out the classes you need to take semester by semester until you graduate. While it can take time to do, it’s a really awesome resource to know exactly what you need to take. It’s also a fun way to explore what classes UM has to offer and you might find new things to try

Fun Fact - I love art! If I get any chance to draw, I will absolutely take it

Lehi, UT

Major - Parks, Tourism, and Recreation Management; Business Minor

Why join? - It's such a fun group of people all working towards one common goal

Fun Fact - I have an identical twin

Eureka, MT

Major - Business and Psychology

Boise, ID

Major - Wildlife and Environmental Policy

Lolo, MT

Major - Pre-Pharmacy

Grand Rapids, MI

Major - Geosciences and Environmental Sciences

Griz Hack - If you want to meet people, just join a hacky-sack circle on the Oval! Everyone is always super nice and friendly

Why Join? - Being an Advocate is a great way to get to know the campus and the people at UM. It is also an amazing opportunity to gain leadership skills and step out of your comfort zone

Buffalo, WY

Major - Integrative Physiology; Sport Psychology Minor

Why join? - This is where you truly find your people and we accept everyone exactly for who they are

Fun Fact - I eat veggies when I'm stressed

Helena, MT

Major - Cybersecurity; Business Minor

Great Falls, MT

Major - Accounting and Finance; Sociology Minor; Certificate in Information and Control Assurance

Griz Hack - I recommend finding a job on campus! You get to have a super flecible schedule and connect with faculty

Fun Fact - I met John Legend in the Las Vegas airport

Marlboro, NJ

Major - Communications; Business Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - Go on a drive through the canyons around Missoula

Griz Hack - I know things are so scare at times. Be scared and do it anyways! So much good comes out of experiences that are nerve-racking at first

St. Joseph, MN

Major - Wildlife Biology; Wilderness Studies and Ecological Restoration Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - Going to Free Cycles and all the other live music events around town

Fun Fact - I've had the same pencil pouch since 6th grade

Bozeman, MT

Major - Political Science; Psychology Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - Enjoy some sunshie and go to cafes downtown

Fun Fact - I can string and shoot a recurve bow, and I love riddles and codes

Carnation, WA

Major - Criminology

Brainerd, MN

Major - Wildlife Biology

Griz Hack - Going to the Wellness Wall in the Curry Health Center is so great, they have so many resources available for free

Why join? - It's such a great group of people that helps you feel more connect with the unviersity and Missoula as a whole

Kamuela, HI

Major - Accounting

Why join? - The UM Advocates is a great community filled with kind and caring people. Through the Advocates, you will be able to meet new people, get a better grasp on the UM and Missoula community, and you'll be able to make a lasting impact

Fun Fact - I am an absolute weapon on a volleyball intramural team

Great Falls, MT

Major - Elementary Education

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love to go for walks

Griz Hack - While school is your priority, it is SO important to balance time for fun

Reno, NV

Major - Theatre Design and Technology

Griz Hack - Everyone here wants you to success so let them help you do that

Why join? - Because you won't just find friends, you'll find a family

Buffalo, WY

Major - Pre-Pharmacy

Kalispell, MT

Major - Pre-Pharmacy

Griz Hack - Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved in anything that interests you. Take chances and work to build a community that both reflects and challenges you

Why join? - Joining the Advocates puts you at the heart of the University and teaches you to be a compassionate, ambitious, and energetic leader

Bucks County, PA

Major - History; Democracy Studies Minor

Great Falls, MT

Major - Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Sidney, MT

Major - Political Science and Psychology

Missoula, MT

Major - Music Theatre Performance, Dance Minor

Griz Hack - Take the time to find all the places to get coffee. The shorter the walk to caffeine the better.

Why join? - Its a fast way to meet lots of people and make life long friends

Havre, MT

Major - Music Education

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love taking myself on "Hot Girl Walks"

Fun Fact - I'm forklift certified

Great Falls, MT

Major - Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Human and Family Development Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love exploring the food scene in downtown Missoula!

Griz Hack - Find a spot to study outside of your room!

Lolo, MT

Major - Art and Business Administration, Entertainment Management Certificate

Griz Hack - Schedule breaks and things you enjoy into your schedule so you can find joy in busier times, walk your schedule before the first day of classes, say yes to opportunities your professors give even if they are optional

Fun Fact - I have the goal of going on the top ten rollercoasters in America

Rhinelander, WI

Major - Integrative Physiology

Favorite thing to do off campus - I enjoy being outdoors and finding new hikes, skiing, and floating the river.

Why join? - Joining the Advocates gives you the opportunity to make a difference on our campus and in our larger Missoula community and also gives you the opportunity to make connections with incoming Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to make their transition easier. 

Coeur d' Alene, ID

Major - Finance; Math Minor

Office Supply - Felt-tip Pens

Fun Fact - I love to ski and run!

Milwaukee, WI

Major - Wildlife Biology

Office Supply - A backpack

Fun Fact - I can say the alphabet backwards

Seeley Lake, MT

Major - Environmental Studies; Minors in Climate Change Studies and International Development Studies

Fun Fact - I've been to Peru, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, and South Korea

Office Supply: Ticonderoga Pencils

East Greenwich, RI

Major - Pre-Physical Therapy, International Business and Marketing, Spanish Minor

Griz Hack - Find time to do the things that make you happy — even if they aren’t a part of your school or extra curriculars. Go to office hours and take advantage of the opportunities campus offers you, like tutoring and study groups!

Why join? - The Advocates are a group of people who push you to be a better person and will always be welcoming and caring about each other, others, and the place we live. You will gain many amazing experiences and find lifelong friends in this group. 

Elkton, MD

Major - Art

Favorite thing to do off campus - Listen to live music.

Fun Fact - I'm an Eagle Scout!

Helena, MT

Major - Psychology, Neuroscience Minor

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love exploring downtown! My favorite coffee shop is Butterfly Herbs 

Fun Fact - I can say the alphabet backwards due to my middle school choir teacher

Boulder, MT

Major - Psychology and Social Work

Griz Hack - Get to know your professors and stay organized

Fun Fact - I have six siblings

Billings, MT

Major - Early Childhood Education

Favorite thing to do off campus - Getting to be in nature, and go hiking

Griz Hack - Be more open to new things. It can be hard, but it can also lead to meeting new people and having great experiences. 

Missoula, MT

Major - Business Management

Favorite thing to do off campus - I love teaching dance and going to concerts!

Griz Hack - Have some sort of planner situation: physical planner/calendar, Google calendar, Google sheets, etc. Stay on top of things and figure out which system works best for YOU!

Whitefish, MT

Major - Journalism and Media Arts

Favorite Thing to do off campus - Go to Freecycles concerts!

Why join? - We are an awesome community that help other communities while also helping each other.

Kooskia, ID

Major - Integrative Physiology

Favorite Thing to do off campus - Hike to hot springs!

Griz Hack - Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Find a routine that works for you. Stay active and join a club. Have fun!

Spearfish, SD

Major - Marketing

Why join? - It creates an amazing opportunity to volunteer in the community, and get to meet a bunch of like minded people.

Fun Fact - I have a twin who is 1 minute older than me, who ended up going to school 6 hours in the opposite direction than me.

St. Maries, ID

Major - Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Why join? - It is such a great way to meet new people and have a positive impact on incoming 1st year Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.

Griz Hack - Having a fun drink (lotus, coffee, etc) makes studying and doing homework go by a lot faster!

Fairview, MT

Major - Environmental Science and Sustainability and Environmental Studies, Economics Minor

Favorite Thing to do off campus - I love taking advantage of the recreational opportunities around Missoula and love going on hikes and have recently gotten into birding with friends!

Griz Hack - I love taking advantage of the recreational opportunities around Missoula and love going on hikes and have recently gotten into birding with friends!

Kalispell, MT

Major - Business Management and Communications

Griz Hack - Don’t be afraid to use places like the math learning center or the writing and public speaking center, they can help you immensely.

Why join? - The Advocates introduce you to a wonderful group of people, they help you gain and develop real life experience and they give you the opportunity to help new Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ learn about college.

Kila, MT

Major - Business Marketing

Office Supply - Scotch Tape because you can do a lot of fun things with it.

Why join? - The Advocates are a great organization that will give you many leadership skills and introduce you to new friends along the way.

Bismarck, ND

Major - Psychology

Griz Hack - Do laundry at night on a week day. Go exploring around campus to find a good study spot, especially check out buildings you don't have class in. Finding a comfortable space, that’s not a residence hall room, to study in is very beneficial. Don’t be afraid to go to tutoring, I was and I paid for it. Same goes with your professors office hours.

Office Supply - Sticky notes! To make teeny tiny origami

Mebane, NC

Major - Mathematical Science-Computer Science, Wilderness Studies

Griz Hack - Use the student entrance to the football games, go to the library for group projects, walk around campus before the first day of class.

Fun Fact - I love to read and write poetry.

Kalispell, MT

Major - Business Management, Entertainment Management Certificate

Office Supply - Ink Joy colorful pens because I need to make each class I'm taking a different color when I write assignments down in my planner.

Fun Fact - I went to a different high school, in a different state, every year of high school.

Spokane, WA

Major - Psychology, Climate Change Studies Minor

Office Supply - Papermate flair felt tip pens. I love (and have collected) all the colors they come in and they are great for taking notes or little art projects! 

Fun Fact -At home, I live on a farm and have goats!

Grants Pass, OR

Major - Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Psychology Minor

Griz Hack - Use the panini press in the Food Zoo to make some bomb sandwiches.

Fun Fact - My first concert was Hannah Montana in 2009.

Spokane, WA

Major - Business Management, Climate Change Studies Minor

Office Supply - A planner because I like to know what’s happening 24/7.

Griz Hack - Go to office hours!!!Your professors will get to know you and it will help you in the long run.

Billings, MT

Major - Undeclared, interested in Political Science and Multidisciplinary Studies

Office Supply - Tape; it's pretty versatile- it can be used for repairing (like torn notes) or for creating new things (like scrapbooks).

Griz Hack - If an event or activity sounds even a little interesting, go and check it out (you can bring friends too)! This attitude brought me to a Contra Dance in the UC Commons, planetarium shows in the Payne Family Native American Center, and a ZooTown Cabaret performance, among other things during my first year at UM! Also, visit your professor and/or TA's office hours if you have questions- this will not only help you succeed academically but develop stronger relationships at UM. 

Billings, MT

Major - Journalism, Photojournalism Concentration

Office supply - Colorful gel pens, they make my notes seem more fun and exciting!

Fun Fact - I can quote all of Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Rickky Bobby.

Missoula, MT

Major - Undeclared

Griz Hack - Use all your time for something.

Fun Fact - I have no documented concussions...believe it or not.

Gold Bar, WA 

Major - Integrative Physiology; concentration: Exercise Science 

Griz Hack - Scope out the best bathrooms on Campus early on so you never have to worry. My personal favorites are in the Journalism Building and in The Gilkey Building. 

Why join? - Being a UM Advocate is a really cool way to represent our school and make a difference in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥' lives. 

Spokane, WA 

Major – Undeclared; minor: Human and Family Development 

Office Supply - A stapler! 

Fun Fact - I am afraid of deer and I competed in ice skating for 5 years. 

Great Falls, MT

Major - Neuroscience and Psychology 

Griz Hack - Don’t study in your room too often, make a list of things you plan to accomplish for the week, and don’t be afraid to try new things. 

Fun Fact - My favorite flavor of ice cream is bubblegum (especially from big dipper)! 

Helena, MT 

Major - Art 

Office Supply - I love a good dry-erase marker to write to-do’s on my mirror (the only place I’ll see it)!  

Why join? - They are the biggest group of friends I have ever had and will easily become your best support system! 

Spokane, WA

Major - Biology, concentration in Human Bio Sciences

Griz Hack - Finding a time to be active is so beneficial to your body and your mental health! Also make friends with your professors and advisors, they are there to help you!

Office Supply - Post it notes! If you are a list person like me, these are your best friend in college!

Imperial, CA 

Major - Elementary Education 

Griz Hack - Find a good place to study and stick with it! I love the library or UC commons. 

Why join? - I have made so many friends through the Advocates and it’s a great confidence builder. 

Butte, MT 

Major - Environmental Science and Sustainability; minor: Climate Change Studies; concentration: Resource Conservation 

Office Supply - G2 Pens especially if they're colored. They always write so smoothly and I LOVE color coding my notes and flashcards.  

Fun Fact - I dance hula on Sundays with the Pacific Islanders Club. I also like to crochet and do pottery in my free time. 

Carson City, NV 

Major - Accounting 

Griz Hack - Don't be afraid to reach out. Try new things that make you nervous.  

Fun Fact - I love to cook and not to brag, pretty dang good at it.  

Billings, MT 

Major -  Undeclared 

Helena, MT 

Major - Psychology 

Griz Hack - Find your study spot and take breaks every hour or so.  

Fun Fact - I can solve a rubix cube! 

Erie, CO 

Major – Cognitive Neuroscience 

Why join? - The UM Advocates is a community that provides a wonderful environment for growth as a leader and you get to share with and help other families love UM and take advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities we have.  

Fun Fact - I have a small fear of car washes. 

Seymour, CT 

Major - Environmental Science and Sustainability; minors: Political Science, History 

Office Supply - Pilot G2 Pens. They are amazing and write so crisp. 

Fun Fact - In high school I was a part of FFA and with that I was on the Milk Quality and Products Team. This meant I had to taste and grade milk. Yes, I know it sounds odd.

Helena, MT

Major - Psychology, Human and Family Development Minor

Griz Hack - If you have leftover money on your Griz Card on Sunday night, go to the market or rise & rooted and stock up on snacks. Once it hits Monday any remaining money is gone for good, so use it. Plus buy the banana bread, you won't regret it.  

Fun Fact - I was a national level competitive figure skater when I was a child. 

Lakeside, MT 

Major - Marketing; minor: Communication Studies 

Griz Hack - GET INVOLVED, so basic but so necessary for the college experience.  

Fun Fact - I can bench press 200 pounds. 

Williston, ND 

Major - Pre-Pharmacy 

Office Supply - Colored pens! I enjoy color coding my notes and planner with colored notes. 

Griz Hack - Get help when you need it! Go to office hours, Study Jam, the Writing and Public Speaking Center, or any resource like that on campus. They are here to help you succeed, so use them!!

Monument, CO 

Major – Theatre Design and Technology, Properties Design 

Griz Hack - Build the things that make you happy into your day-to-day schedule. This way you will always have time to do what you love! 

Fun Fact - I've lived in 7 different states including Hawaii! 

Olean, NY 

Major - Integrative Physiology; concentration: Applied Human Physiology 

Griz Hack - Find a good study space on campus! The PFNAC is beautiful and you can see the whole Oval!   

Why join? - UM Advocates is like a home away from home. The community is so supportive and you create amazing friendships. 

Bozeman, MT 

Major - Undeclared 

Tucson, AZ 

Major - Public Health; concentration: Global Health 

Griz Hack - Don’t be afraid to talk to other Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ before coming to orientation. It can help make you more comfortable and have an immediate support group. 

Why join? - The Advocates have helped me expand my knowledge about UM and Missoula as a whole. It’s such a good way to meet people and get involved in the greater community. 

Helena, MT

Major - Video Game Design and Interactive Media

Office Supply - Sharpies

Fun Fact - I've had my art in a museum!

San Francisco, CA 

Major - Journalism; minor: Irish Studies 

Office Supply - I like gel pens a lot. Especially purple pens. They bring me joy. 

Griz Hack - USE OFFICE HOURS. Professors aren’t that scary and going into their office hours is helpful.  

Billings, MT

Major – English; minor: Business Administration; concentration: English Teaching

Office Supply - Sticky Notes because I use them for anything and everything.

Griz Hack - Get involved! Make friends in your residence hall and classes! Be whoever you want to be! Try new things! Take care of your mental health!

Corvallis, OR

Major - Elementary Education

Office Supply - Sticky notes because I love writing notes for people and leaving them fun places!

Fun Fact - I am very afraid of moths.

Billings, MT 

Major - Elementary Education 

Griz Hack - Use the panini press in the Food Zoo to make grilled cheeses!!  

Why join? - The Advocates are a compassionate group of people who truly care about others' well-being, why wouldn't you want to surround yourself with people like that?