Admissions

Fletcher Kirke '22

Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Majors: Politics and Environmental Studies
Co-curriculars: Ambassador
Email: krikefr@lakeforest.edu

What drew you to Lake Forest College?
I love the area of Chicago and grew up traveling to the city. Being able to have a campus and having access to the city is so cool.

Have you had experiences here—besides your classes—that have helped prepare you for your future?
Getting involved with clubs and organizations and having the experience of working within them has helped me transfer so many skills and understandings to the workforce

How are you handling the sudden change and transition to online learning?
It's interesting and difficult for sure. I think the most important thing is to stay positive as much as I can.

What do you do in your free time?
I play too many video games and watch movies/TV.

What are your plans after graduation?
Hopefully find a job and move to the city of Chicago.

Any advice for new Foresters?
Get involved! A big part of going to a small school like Lake Forest is the personal opportunities and organizations that the school provides.

What has been your favorite memory at Lake Forest College?
Homecoming every year is awesome no matter what.

Parting words?
Go Foresters!