Meet Incoming Freshman of SMU 2025 – Lauren Lock
Incoming freshman Lauren Lock is passionate about racquet sports, clay sculpting, and watching films and K-dramas. The flexibility in module selection, holistic teaching approach, and student-centric environment attracted her to SMU. As the new academic year approaches, Lauren is excited to begin her undergraduate studies at the city campus and dive into the vibrant student life.
Lauren Lock is an incoming freshman at SMU’s College of Integrative Studies, enrolled in the Deferred Declaration of Degree programme. She enjoys the adrenaline rush of racquet sports and finds solace in clay sculpting. As the new academic year approaches, Lauren is excited to embark on her university studies at SMU’s city campus.
Tell us more about yourself.
While I enjoy meeting new people, I consider myself to be a little reserved at times. I generally approach things with a carefree attitude, but occasionally I tend to overthink specific topics.
What are some of your interests beyond academic goals?
I love playing racquet sports, which give me an adrenaline rush. Clay sculpting offers me an outlet for emotional release and self-expression.
SMU’s holistic and practical approach to education further attracted me, as I learn best through these interactive methods.
Lauren Lock
What made you decide on SMU?
Attending the SMU Open House made choosing SMU feel right for me. In particular, the talk on the Deferred Declaration of Degree programme and Integrative Studies particularly appealed to me, as I learnt more about the flexibility of module selection at SMU. SMU’s holistic and practical approach to education further attracted me, as I learn best through these interactive methods.
With the countless opportunities offered at SMU, I’m excited to start school soon!
What are you looking forward to the most when the school year opens?
I’m excited to begin my undergraduate studies at the city campus, meet my course mates, and join various student clubs, immersing myself in the vibrant student life at SMU. I’ve also found the profs to be very approachable and caring through several encounters, so I’m looking forward to forging meaningful connections with them.
All in all, SMU’s student-centric environment has me eager to start my university experience!
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