This week’s Meet the Greeks are Alpha Tau Omega junior Matt Krawczyk and Delta Gamma’s junior Calin Cochran!meet the greeks Matt is majoring in Industrial Engineering and Calin is majoring in Pre-Professional Health Science/Pre-Physicians Assistant.
1. Where are you from/why did you choose Purdue?
Calin: I’m from Colfax, Indiana. Since I have always planned on going into the medical
field, IU was the school I had my eye on. However, when I came to Purdue for my
college visit, the at-home, close-knit, family feeling after being on campus
for just one afternoon won me over.
Matt: Both
my parents are Purdue alums and they held the checkbook.
2. What are your Greek-related extracurriculars?
Calin: Last semester & the semester prior to
that, I was DG's VP of Foundation. As a member of our Chapter Management Team,
my role as VP Foundation was to organize and coordinate our chapter's community
service activities. I also oversaw our Anchor Splash philanthropy and DG's
Lectureship!
Matt: Currently my chapter’s
philanthropy chair. Been on Exec Board for 2 semesters.
3. Have any others?
Calin: College of Health & Human Science
Ambassador, Caduceus Club - Medical
Mission Trip to Ecuador, Pre-PA Club,
2014 Indy 500 Festival Princess
Matt: President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, my major’s professional and social organization
4. What's your favorite thing about Purdue Greek Life?
Calin: I appreciate how interconnected all of
our Greek Life is at Purdue. All the houses are happy to support one another!
Matt: The variety of people. I’m always meeting Greeks with different interests and backgrounds.
5. What's your favorite Purdue tradition?
Calin: The Hello Walk is my favorite Purdue
tradition. I love saying hi to anyone & everyone!
Matt: The “I Am an American” speech before football games. Still sends a chill
down my spine.
6. Name three things on your bucket list.
Calin: Complete a tri-athalon, go scuba-diving,
& take a ride in a hot air balloon
Matt: Race camels across the Sahara, Eat a pound of pretzels in one sitting, Run the Chicago marathon
7. Where do you see yourself after graduation?
Calin: After I graduate from Purdue, I plan on
going to PA school. Once I complete my education there, I would love to work as
a Physicians Assistant in an Emergency Department. Somewhere in the midst of my
career, I'd like to start my family & begin raising the yard full of
children I hope to have!
Matt: Traveling lots, raising a family, becoming a CEO (in that order).
8. What's one fun fact about yourself?
Calin: I am on a team of reigning champions of
my county's pig wrestling competition that occurs at our county fair!
Matt: I’ve visited 36 states (soon to be 50).
