Research Center

MEGHAN

Hometown:
Bloomington, IL
Central Catholic High School

Major / Minor:
Graduate Student in Advertising
(Undergrad Media Studies / Psychology)

Favorite Class @ U of I:
Psychology 403: Memory and Amnesia

Hobbies:
Going to Cardinals and Blues games, going to movies, shopping, eating out, baking, working out, and just spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Quote:
“If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.”

Hero/Role Model:
My younger brother Brody. Despite being three years younger he never ceases to inspire me and I have always looked up to him.

Favorite Restaurant in C-U:
Za’s, Chili’s, Biaggi’s, El Toro

Favorite Music:
Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., The Format, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers

Favorite Movies:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Wind that Shakes the Barley

Best college advice:
Try not to stress too much. These years will go much more quickly than you expect so live life to the fullest and enjoy them!

Project Work @ RC:
Previously worked in competitor research, but now I am working to advertise and market the Research Center through both traditional and innovative channels.

What brought you to the RC?
My dad suggested applying to get me away from the job I was working where I didn’t get home until after 1am and worked 25 hours per week. Then it turned out I could make the same amount of money working only 10 hours a week at the RC while doing more beneficial work!

Best thing about working at the RC:
The innovative, collaborative atmosphere; the great friends I have met; project work that can be seen by top executives; the great pay; and experience that will help me with whatever I do after graduation.

Most surprising thing you’ve learned about State Farm:
I was unaware of the vast variety of opportunities available at the company for almost any academic background in the form of both internships and full time employment.