Alina Pankova ’14
Hometown: Sevastopol, Ukraine
Major(s)/Minor(s): Biochemistry
How are you involved in the Lexington community? I volunteer at Lylburn Downing Middle School
What are some of your other hobbies/interests? I enjoy doing yoga, running, and working out in the fitness center. One of my hobbies is black and white photography.
Favorite weekend activity? Catching up with friends, going out to eat, shopping, and watching movies. During winter I like to watch home basketball games on weekends.
Favorite thing about Lexington? It is a small, but cozy and safe town. Pretty much everything is located within walking distance, and the people are very friendly.
What’s your favorite W&L memory? My favorite memory is orientation week, because I met many people, participated in lots of fun activities organized specifically for first year students, and had enough time to get used to campus before classes started.
What’s the best encounter you’ve had with a faculty or staff member? I took Calculus II last fall, and I absolutely loved Professor Dresden. He has a talent to make math truly fun. He was always prepared for class, presented the material very clearly, and his sense of humor made each class very enjoyable. Besides, he was always available for extra help during his office hours. I am looking forward to Multivariable Calculus with him next fall! Honestly, if he taught every single Math class at W&L, I would seriously consider majoring in Math!
