Chat with an Otterbein Ambassador – Ella Pfaffl ’27

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Major: Psychology

High School: William Henry Harrison High School

Home Town: Harrison, OH

Extra Curriculars/Involvement at Otterbein:
I’m on the Softball team, and I’m incolved in Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma, Peer Mentor, and the Honors Program.

Do you have a job on campus?
I work as a receptionist for the Admissions Office. In this role, I do a lot of paperwork regarding student visits and meetings, various office work like taking calls, and I welcome people to campus.

Are you part of the Honors program at Otterbein?
Yes

Have you been involved in research at Otterbein?
No

Have you studied abroad while at Otterbein?
No

What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend some a graduate program to get my master’s degree in Social Work.

What is your favorite spot around town (Columbus, Westerville, etc)?
I love Java Central! It is a great study environment and a great place to go with friends.

What is your favorite event or tradition at Otterbein?
I love the clap-in and clap-out. I think it is such a full-circle tradition that really commemorates your time at Otterbein. It also allows students to have a special moment with the staff that got them to graduation.