Meet Lara Fanus

Major: Political science
Year at UNL: Freshman
Hometown: Lincoln

Why did you select your major(s) and minor(s)?
I selected my major because I used to live in a country where the political state is very corrupt and still is to this day and the different aspects of the political system and the effect it has on the people interested me

What is your favorite course you have taken from your program(s) and why?
International relations. I like this class because it shows me where my country went wrong and how the different relations it possessed led to its downfall

Who have been some of your strongest mentors or role models here?
My professors

Have you had an internship or job?
I work at a law firm and this experience has assured me that I am going down the right path and the type of work I want is something I’m truly interested in and passionate about

Did you/are you going to study abroad? 
I would like to eventually study abroad just because I love learning about different cultures and I feel like it would be very beneficial for me

What are you involved in on campus or in the community?
I am planning on becoming involved in mock trial, model UN, and MENA. I am also involved in Greek life.

What are your plans after graduation?
I am planning on going to law school and becoming a defense attorney. Later on in life I would be interested in going into politics.