Ben Potts First-Year Hometown: Pleasant Hill, Iowa Major: Biology

What are your extracurricular interests?
Cross Country, Swimming, Track, Biology Club, Triathlon Club

Why did you choose Coe?
I love the sense of family here!

What do you like best about Coe?
I enjoy the teachers and the Coe family.

What do you do for fun on the weekends?
On weekends I study, workout, sleep, and watch movies.

What is your favorite class and why?
I loved my first Biology class.

What has been your favorite memory at Coe?
I loved the hypnotist during Orientation Week!

Who is your favorite professor?
Professor Christensen - Biology

How was your transition from high school to Coe?
My transition was fantastic I went with a group of about 15 freshmen and four upper classmen (leaders) to the boundary waters on a canoe trip. I will be returning this fall as a leader this time.

What do you like most about Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids has both the small town and big city characteristics that I love.