Hannah Kates '2025

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My Hometown

Berlin, NJ

Bonner Site

Abilities Team

Why Bonner?

I decided to participate in the Bonner program specifically because of the Bonner Abilities Team. The mission of our team aligns with the values I hold in my personal life. It was such a wonderful opportunity to come into college with so many like minded individuals, the rich Bonner community is something you cannot find anywhere else.

Favorite TCNJ Bonner Memory

One of my favorite memories in Bonner so far was participating as a trip leader for the first year trip to NOLA. I have never learned leadership like did on the trip. The trip leaders and I collaborated to create a memorable experience for the first years. It’s something I reflect on often and would anything to go back! Forever appreciative of TCNJ for affording such amazing opportunities like as NOLA!

Advice for Prospective Bonners

Put yourself out there. Because Bonner recruits so many awesome, like-minded people, it's an organization full of friends. I know I could start up a conversation with anyone and anytime and it would be meaningful. Bonner's are the best people I know on campus, you are opened up to so many possibilities.