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    Headshot of Olof Thordardottir

    Ólöf Thórdardóttir

    Honors College
    Academic Advisor - Coordinator II of Admissions
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    20 Stopher Hall
    Contact Information
    Email:
    othordar@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-8066

     

    "Communication is key!"

                                 -Ólöf Thórdardóttir

     

    What is your favorite aspect of being an honors advisor?
    My favorite part of being an honors advisor is the relationships I build with my students. They are incredibly driven and eager to learn, which is a joy to witness. But what truly makes my role rewarding is learning about who they are beyond their academic achievements. I love hearing about their personal goals and aspirations, their hobbies, the pets they adore and miss from home, their summer travels, the exciting things they discover during internships, and the friends and family they hold dear. These personal touches make each student unique and enrich my experience as an advisor.

     

    ÓLÖF'S BACKGROUND:

    Hometown:  I am originally from Iceland, but now live in Stow, Ohio.

    College/University Attended:  Kent State University

    College Major(s):  Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel and Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

     

    ÓLÖF'S TOP 5 FAVORITES:

    1. Favorite part of working in the Honors College:  Working with highly motivated students who enjoy learning.
    2. Favorite event/tradition on campus:  Dogs on campus!
    3. Favorite place on campus:  The picnic area outside of the Student Center.
    4. Favorite vacation destination:  Italy!
    5. Favorite food:  Pad Thai

     

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    20 Stopher Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242


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    800 E. Summit St.
    Kent, OH 44242

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    330-672-2312 honors@kent.edu
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