Marissa Machado

Hometown: Hammond, WI

College: Augsburg College, double major in Spanish and Psychology

Coolest high school clothing or accessory: It has to be the banana clip!

High school or college nickname: I can't tell you.

Facebook or Myspace? Facebook

Weekend activities: Hanging out with my family and friends. The weekend is time for me to unwind.

One thing people don’t know about me: I used to suck my thumb when I was little. I even had to go through the agony of braces. It wasn't fun...and I learned that bad habits are hard to break.

Favorite thing about Augsburg: The people, of course. This community is like no other.

Advice to new Auggies: Be authentic. Find yourself. Don't fear challenges but embrace the possibility for growth, change, and learning more about yourself every day. It's a great journey.