Episode 2: How to be a Good Roommate - from five girls who shared one room

I told you that we were making this season of Connecting the Dots more personal, and there is nothing that matters more to me than my friends and family. I am SO excited to have four of my closest friends on this episode to talk about our experience living together in ONE room in our sorority house during our junior year of college. We had the best time together, which is hard for most people to believe - five girls in close quarters for two full semesters. We wanted to share how we were able to make it work, give advice for people looking for roommates or finding it hard to live with other people, and reminisce on some of our favorite memories from that year. 

Emma: Emma Santos is a seasoned healthcare communications professional specializing in digital strategy development for clients across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, health services, and consumer products industries. Throughout her comprehensive experience managing corporate social media channels and executing digital media campaigns, Emma has supported companies of all sizes navigate their commercial life cycle, including work in government relations and public affairs, drug pricing, Medicare, and supply chain transparency. Her client portfolios have represented a variety of therapeutic areas, including neurology, oncology, and rare disease.
Emma earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from the University of Maryland.
Emma is a certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor and coach at BASH Boxing.
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Carolina: My name is Carolina Parra, I currently live in Washington DC. By day, I'm immersed in the legal world as a project coordinator at a prominent firm, but on weekends, I switch gears to bartending, where I mix drinks and make cocktails! Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, I pursued my passion for government and politics at the University of Maryland. When I'm not working, you'll find me going for a run or cheering on my favorite basketball team. Whether it's discussing legal matters, shaking up cocktails, or shooting hoops, I'm always up for a good conversation and making new connections.
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Alayna:Alayna Liska lives in Hoboken, New Jersey and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Alayna works as a Tax Manager at Deloitte where she oversees tax compliance and planning for a diverse portfolio of clients. Outside of her professional endeavors, Alayna enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore, watching reality TV, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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Lauren: Lauren Busto is a project manager based in Raleigh, NC, where she leads technical projects for a consulting firm. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and now helps clients simplify and integrate new technological solutions. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys ballroom dancing and cherishes time spent with family, friends, and her mini Australian Shepherd. 
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What we chat about: 

• Daily rituals we can’t live without 
• Superlatives we would give our college selves
• What it was like living in a room with 5 people
• Advice for living with people 
• Stories from junior year of college - the good, bad, and scary 
• Qualities to look for when choosing a roommate
• Suggestions for being a good roommate at any stage of live
• What we wish we could tell our younger selves 

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• Instagram: @connectingthedots.podcast, @kathlyncarneywellness
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