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Abby Greenwell is from Evansville, Indiana, and will major in linguistics. She chose IU because it is close to home—but not too close as to not allow her to find her path. She also loves the campus for its natural beauty and is grateful for the chance to walk through the woods on the way to her dorm. (She is still searching for the best coffee shop on campus, though!). She is most proud of her work as a camp counselor during the summer: “Working with kids has also shown me that we often don’t realize the depth of impact we have on others.” Her role model is the actress Audrey Hepburn, a film and fashion icon who was also a humanitarian activist. Abby’s favorite three books are The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, and The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett. Her favorite quote is: “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.”The best advice she has been given is that the ideas we dismiss (whether it’s because we didn’t spend hours agonizing over the idea or another reason) are often our best ones. Abby would like to thank her high school teachers and her choir director, who consistently empowered her and gave her the opportunities to thrive. She can’t wait to form connections with the other Wells Scholars, attend the Little 500 race, and make Bloomington her home. Honesty and loyalty are her most important values. “If I have those, I know I can earn the trust, respect, and general support I seek in the world.” Abby will hold the Edward L. Hutton and Hutton scholarships.