Name: Danielle Hoffer
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Political Science and Business Economics

Dream Job After College: Politician

Why did you join the guide program? I enjoyed Pre-Orientation Adventure so much

I am adventurous because…that is who I am

Favorite trip/outdoor activity: Surfing

Favorite National Park: Grand Canyon

Favorite outdoor location in San Diego: The beach

Favorite place to hang out on campus: Behind the IPJ (Reflection Pool)

Weirdest food you have created and/or ate: Egg Drop Soup

Craziest trip experience: Dolphins swimming 10ft in front of me on my surfboard

Worst injury from an outdoor trip: Re-sprained ankle

If you could go one place in the world where would you go? A small village in Africa

Funniest outdoor trip experience: Getting carried down a mountain because I pretended to be bitten by a rattlesnake (this was for a risk management training)

What is one thing people don’t know about you? I didn’t do outdoor activities until coming to college

What certifications and trainings do you have? Wilderness First Responder

Favorite piece of outdoor gear: Shoes

What are five things you wish you knew prior to starting college?
You cannot avoid drama

Join all the clubs you are interested to begin with

Time flies

Make time to hang out with friends at dinner and on weekends

You will find your place on campus