Name: Zlatan Krizan

Official title at Iowa State: Assistant professor of psychology

As a student, what was your favorite part about your first year in college?: Being on my own and meeting new people; nothing beats being independent!

As a student, what were some challenges you faced in your first year in college?: Developing a stable schedule for class preparation and studying, and managing all the academic and social activities at the same time.

What is some advice you would offer new ISU students?: Be brave, try new things, and don’t fall behind your first semester!