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\"\"Hello! My name is Chris Kanak, I am a junior at Old Dominion University majoring in Communication with a focus in Public Relations. I am taking social psych because my advisor recommended a 300-400 level psychology class, and I believed social psych to be the most engaging and interesting of the selection. Psychology interests me because the way that people think and act is fascinating; I believe that psychology pairs nicely with communication and PR as both involve critical thinking and decision making, which in turn require a decent understanding of psychology to make the most of. Once I graduate, it is my goal to find work in the fields of public relations and marketing, with the subsequent goal of securing a position in social media management for a company that I like.<\/p>\n

Outside of my classes, I keep myself busy on campus with work and university organizations. I am a player for the\"Rainbow university’s varsity esports program, with Rainbow 6: Siege being my game of choice. I am also a manager for ODU’s varsity swim team, where I work with the coaching staff and swimmers to help make sure their meets and practices run smoothly without major issue. This is thankfully also convenient to my job as a lifeguard at the university’s pool, where I have worked since my freshman year back in 2019.<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\"At home I like to keep things simple; when I’m not finishing homework I’m usually relaxing with my dog–a beautiful Australian shepherd named Nixie–while watching a movie or a show, and when I do go out I like to take my 1991 Miata for a drive down the local roads, with the top down when it’s warm enough of course. I also have a slew of hobbies that have held my interest since I was a child; I am an avid collector of\u00a0Transformers action figures and LEGO sets, my favorites being the BIONICLE theme\u00a0from 2001-2010 and 2015-2016,\"\" and the recent Speed Champions sets which are focused on \"\"sports and supercars from a variety of manufacturers from around the world. Additionally, even though it’s still a fairly recent addition to my ever-growing list of hobbies and interests, maintaining and working on my car is another enjoyable pastime of mine, and I also play plenty of video games when I’m not preoccupied with anything else.<\/p>\n

Thank you for reading this quick blurb about me, I’m looking forward to the rest of this semester and my time at ODU!<\/p>\n

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Hello! My name is Chris Kanak, I am a junior at Old Dominion University majoring in Communication with a focus in Public Relations. I am taking social psych because my advisor recommended a 300-400 level psychology class, and I believed social psych to be the most engaging and interesting of the selection. Psychology interests me… <\/p>\n

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