Holden Wilder

Senior Spotlights

Published on December 12, 2019 in Senior Spotlights by Carson McKinney

Abby Weatherly

What college are you going to/applying to?

I am applying to Clemson, Auburn, UGA, Tennessee and UNC Chapel Hill.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Holden Wilder in kindergarten.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

I would bring my sister Julia, a lot of water and a box of cinnamon apple GoGo squeeZ.

What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

When I was little, I wanted to be a pop star like Hannah Montana and live a double life. Now I want to be a pediatric nurse.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

In 10 years, I hope I am starting a family, living somewhere cool and doing a job that I really like.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

On the first day of freshman year, I walked into the lobby, went to hug someone and immediately dropped my drink all over the floor. Almost 15 people were forced to help clean it up and it was really embarrassing.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

I would eat sushi every day.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am most excited to be more independent and meet new people. The thing that probably scares me the most is leaving all my friends from Wesleyan.

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