Featured student: Owen Helenski
| Name: | Owen Helenski |
|---|---|
| School: | University of Notre Dame |
| Hometown: | Conshohocken, PA |
| Major: | Biochemistry |
Owen, a 2025 graduate of La Salle College High School, will attend University of Notre Dame. He shared that she chose to attend Notre Dame "for strong academics and alumni network."
At Notre Dame, Owen will pursue a major in Biochemistry. He is unsure of his plans for after graduation.
We asked Owen:
Why did you choose to attend a Catholic college/university?
My Catholic identity has been an important part of my home and school experience my entire life. I wanted to ensure I still had that background in college.
What are your hobbies?
Skiing, Legos, Hiking.
What one tip about the college application process would you share with seniors or their parents?
Be confident in your application. Show colleges why they have to accept you, and shoot for some reaches!
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
The community.
At Notre Dame, Owen will pursue a major in Biochemistry. He is unsure of his plans for after graduation.
We asked Owen:
Why did you choose to attend a Catholic college/university?
My Catholic identity has been an important part of my home and school experience my entire life. I wanted to ensure I still had that background in college.
What are your hobbies?
Skiing, Legos, Hiking.
What one tip about the college application process would you share with seniors or their parents?
Be confident in your application. Show colleges why they have to accept you, and shoot for some reaches!
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
The community.