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Laken F.

Ambassador at Lees-McRae College

Class of 2029

Hometown: Marion, VA

Major: Wildlife Biology

Specialization: Field Biology

Minor: Appalachian Studies


Favorite thing about Lees-McRae....

My favorite thing about Lees-McRae is the community on and around campus. Everyone here is genuinely so nice and wants to see you succeed.

Most memorable Lees-McRae experience...

The most memorable experience I have had at Lees-McRae is getting to try new things like rock climbing and becoming friends with people from all around the country and even the world.

My advice to students searching for a college...

Find a place that feels like home and trust your gut. You are the only person who can be the gauge of what is right for you.

Why I chose Lees-McRae...

I chose Lees - McRae because it was important to me that I was seen as a student and not a number and its location in the mountains reminded me the most of home.

I'm passionate about...

Reading novels Folk Music Being active

I'm involved with...

Green Club Order of the Bell Tower 5:55 Common Ground