His love for TCU runs deep Landon Hendrickson is a new Junior Clark alumnus with big plans! The recipient of a Fulbright Award, he is delaying entry into medical school for a year to head to Poland, where he will teach English. At TCU, Landon majored in biology while also serving in many leadership positions, including Student Foundation and Frog Camp. This past year, he put his leadership skills to work in response to Hurricane Harvey, working with other TCU students to coordinate a transformative project for high school students in a low-income area of Houston impacted by the storm. For his outstanding contributions, he received TCU’s Distinguished Student Award. He truly made a difference in the TCU Community and beyond. Q: Why do you choose to support TCU? LH: I was always taught that if I'd look at where I spend my money, time and energy, I could quickly figure out what I love. After four years at TCU, there’s no question that my love for the University runs deep. Many of the incredible experiences I had on campus were a result of students a few years ahead of me making a conscious decision to start an organization, spark a new idea or even donate money to TCU. So when I think of supporting TCU, I get excited! It’s my chance to be “that student” a few years ahead of someone else. More than anything, I love knowing that TCU students, employees and alumni share an enthusiasm and passion unique to our school. It’s sure to stick around for years to come!
Q: Looking back at when you first started your TCU journey, where did you think it was going to lead? LH: I was so nervous, excited and intimidated by college that I had no clue what to expect. In high school, I had a teacher who tried to scare my peers and me by telling us we were “big fish in a small pond” in our high school, but once we went to college, we’d be “small fish in a big pond.” It’s one of those comments that's seared into my memory. As a result, I vowed to be a student who was so passionate about TCU, I’d make a difference in one way or another. I couldn’t have ever dreamed I’d be standing here four years later with so many awesome experiences. Q: What are you most excited about that is happening at TCU? LH: I’m most excited about all the construction in Worth Hills! Watching it transform from a somewhat run-down area to a place that’s got a lot going on (new intramural fields, incredible new residence halls, the Greek Village and the King Family Commons) has been a ton of fun. I’ve only been an alumnus for a few months, and I’m already jealous of the students who get to take advantage of it all! Q: Where was the spot to hang out when you were a senior (last year)? LH: I was all about finding good deals on food. I had a group of friends I’d meet for half-price pizookies at BJ’s every Tuesday, and it was certainly a highlight of my week! I had another friend group that would meet at The Pub on University Drive each week for $5 brews. Our picture is hanging on the wall there now, and we’re pretty proud of it (even though there are thousands of others)!
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