Chloe Colgrove is a senior from Lincoln, Nebraska, majoring in elementary education and special education (K-6).
Why did you choose your program in the College of Education and Human Sciences?
I have always been drawn to becoming a teacher. Growing up, school was one of my favorite places to go because it was fun, creative, and social. Elementary school in particular was the best experience. It's where I found my lifelong friends, met my favorite teachers, and realized this was the place I wanted to be. It was also extremely important to me that I had as much knowledge as I could about special education and the practices and history within, so making the choice to dual major was easy. I had no doubt that this was my calling, but CEHS and everyone within really amplified that passion.
What activities and organizations are you involved in on campus?
Since the end of my freshman year here at UNL, I have worked in the CEHS Advising Office as a student worker. It has been a wonderful experience. I've loved getting to know everyone who works in the office and meeting a variety of faculty around the building has been so fun. I am sad that my time there is coming to an end, but is an experience that I will always be grateful for!
I am also involved in the UNL pep band, Big Red Express! It has been a great way to stay in touch with music and has given me so many fun opportunities with our sports.
What is one piece of advice you would share with new or prospective CEHS students?
Sometimes you might feel like you are not enough, but I promise your peers feel the same. Find a group within your cohort and go through your years together. You are all working towards the same goal, but it's also your first time living. Have fun, be silly, work together!
What are your career goals?
I hope to teach anywhere between 1st and 4th grade within Lincoln Public Schools. I also plan to further my education and get my master's, though I haven't quite settled on a pathway yet!
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College of Education and Human Sciences
Special Education and Communication Disorders
