The Colby Echo

Issue date: 2/9/07 Section: News & Features

Media Credit: Molly Warren Andrew Herchek '07

A transfer student from an Upstate New York college and originally from Concord, Massachusetts, Andrew Herchek '07 chose Colby because he wanted to experience "something up north." Indeed, when asked about what his best memories at the college have been, Herchek said, "I've always been interested in the outdoors. I'd rather be outside than inside most days, except when it's freezing cold. Colby's location was a big reason why I was interested in coming here. All year round there are endless amounts of outdoor activities here in Maine. I like to take advantage when I can."

As a Math major, Computer Science minor and a Dartmouth engineering student, Herchek is in his second and last year at the College before heading back to Dartmouth to finish his double degree. Herchek aims to make the most of his limited time at the College. He joined the golf team, squash team and served as a COOT leader this year to make his last Colby moments count. "I've played golf all my life but I only picked up squash this year. I work as a tour guide and a grader for the Math department as well," he said. "I also did a lot of volunteering in New York and at Dartmouth, such as gardening. Yet, it seems that there are not as many opportunities here in Waterville."

However, when he was at Dartmouth last year, Herchek said that he missed Colby's small campus as well as its close-knit community. "I love the people at Colby. I enjoy hanging out with my close friends. I also went on numerous hiking trips with the Outing Club. Those are moments at the College that I don't think I will forget." His favorite hiking trip took place during his COOT leader training this year. "I was able to go with some of my closest friends up to Cranberry peak on our day off. We had perfect weather, it was a great hike, and I had good company," he said.

"If my friends were to describe me I think they would say I'm pretty easy going. I get along very well with my roommates and most other people on campus. I have enjoyed meeting new people each year here at Colby." Though he is not picky about friends, Herchek admitted he was picky about what he eats. Living in the Senior Apartments, he is in charge of most of his meals. "I only have 100 meals in the dining halls so I have to cook myself for the rest of the time. I really enjoy making corn-bread muffins for myself, my roommates and friends. I've been making them for a long time now, so the recipe is very familiar. I'm trying, with the help of my friends, to branch out, learn to cook and eat new foods. It's been fun."

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