Andrea McNamara '06
Admissions Counselor
1-800-362-2454 x1624, (515) 961-1624
andrea.mcnamara@simpson.edu

Territory: Northeast Iowa

Hometown: Prairieburg, Iowa
College Major: Mass Communication

Favorite Simpson Memory:
As a sophomore, I traveled to 6 different countries in 3 weeks including France, Germany, England and Switzerland during May Term at Simpson. I went to the top of the Eifel Tower, toured the Louvre, and visited the Notre Dame Cathedral while learning about international communication. This experience was one of the best and most eye-opening experiences I had at Simpson. I grew up in a small town in Northeast Iowa, before this trip I had rarely traveled outside of the state... let alone the United States!

Favorite Simpson Tradition:
Yell Like Hell! Yell Like Hell is a Simpson College tradition that is takes place each year on the Friday night before the Homecoming football game. Hundreds of students, faculty and alumni crowd into Hopper Gymnasium to watch the cheer and dance teams perform, crown homecoming king and queen, and see performances from many different groups on campus. This event is a huge pep rally; school spirit runs high and everyone gets excited for the big game.

Simpson Insider's Tip:
Don't be afraid to be yourself! College is the perfect time to learn more about who you are, don't compromise this by trying to fit in.