John Lof
Senior Admission Counselor
Hometown: 乐播传媒入口, Iowa
Degree: B.A. (Luther College)
Undergraduate major: Political science
What you love about your territory: I鈥檓 a native of the Midwest and enjoy getting to discover more of the region I鈥檝e never been to before. I also did an internship with the Senate a few years ago and I like to get back to the DC area with my travels to Maryland.
What you love about 乐播传媒入口: 乐播传媒入口 is always pulling nationally and globally respected scholars and speakers to campus. I鈥檝e heard Ta-Nehisi Coates take about the case for reparations. I watched environmentalist Bill McKibben, speak at commencement a few years ago. I was interviewed for an article in The Guardian when Bernie Sanders packed Darby Gym. I love the exposure to new ideas and perspectives I couldn鈥檛 get anywhere else.
Hobbies/activities: I enjoy working in the kitchen and I鈥檓 always finding new project recipes. Anything that takes a whole day or more to make (sourdough breads or smoked meats) always tastes better. I also enjoy spending time outside. Very few days are wasted when you spend them golfing or fishing.
Advice about searching for schools: Do your best to understand what you want to get out of your college experience. It鈥檚 ok if your priorities are broad or continue to change. Having some idea of what you want helps to narrow your search.
Advice about applying for schools: Show your enthusiasm. Ask questions, tour campus in-person or virtually, sign up for an interview. We read through many applications each year and showing your enthusiasm for a school can help make you stand out from the rest of the pool.