ADMISSION TO-DO LIST

Becky Konowicz
Associate Director of Admission/International Admission Officer
konowicz@chapman.edu

Biography in Brief:
Becky is originally from New England and spent some time living in Germany and Indiana. She completed her undergrad degree in English Literature from DePauw University and a Masters of Education from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the field of admissions for 5 years, with the last three focusing on international admission. Becky has recently joined Chapman’s staff and is responsible for working with international students and U.S. students abroad.

Advice from Becky:
"Apply early!"

Becky's favorite spot on campus:
"The Attallah Piazza. It’s a great central part of campus to sit, have lunch and enjoy the fantastic Southern California weather!"

Becky's best admission memory:
"Traveling internationally allows for many wonderful memories it is difficult to identify just one that stands out. I always enjoy the variety offered in the schools’ cafeterias as they reflect the local culture I am traveling in- so I never turn down an invitation to have a school lunch overseas!"

Becky's best college memory:
"Studying abroad my junior year of college in Melbourne, Australia was the highlight of my college experience. The city of Melbourne has a European feel with its cobblestone alleys, ethnic neighborhoods and several botanical gardens that crisscross the city which made for an easy city to navigate and spend time exploring! While in Australia I was able to study Australian writers, the Australian landscape through an outdoor education class and meet many of my course requirements for graduation. As an English major, it was interesting and exciting to study both Australian and British literature while immersed in the Australian culture. I highly recommend studying abroad when you are in college!"

From Our Application

Fast Facts

Three Words to Describe Yourself: Adventurous, dedicated, considerate

Favorite Subject: A tie between English and P.E.

Role Model: My brothers

Favorite Musical Performer/Band/Composer: Kenney Chesney

Most Prized Possession: A black antique trunk. It was what my father’s took his clothes to college in. It has since served me well for taking my clothes with each move, was a perfect step up to reach lofted beds in dorm rooms, provided storage for ski apparel and has been a coffee table in some apartments.

Favorite Summer Activity: Golf, hiking, hanging out at the beach…in other words, anything that is outdoors!

Book You Would Read Again: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens … and… Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Best Movie of All Time: Love Actually

Favorite Quote (and by whom): “If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane.” -Jimmy Buffett

Dream Job:  I am loving what I am doing now!