Undecided, pre-health, pre-law, and pre-engineering students who have not yet chosen a major are assigned to an Explore Center academic advisor. Current UNL students can view/contact your assigned academic advisor through your Student Success Hub account via my.unl.edu. You can also view advisor office hour information and schedule advising appointments. Need help scheduling an appointment? Read Accessing the Student Success Hub Portal for help.
While you are assigned an advisor, you are welcome to meet with any advisor in the center. Pre-health and pre-law students who have major advisors in other colleges may meet with any Explore Center advisor for supplemental pre-health and pre-law advising.
Prospective students wanting to contact the Explore Center and its advisors can call 402-472-3605 or email explorecenter@unl.edu.
Sarah Braunsroth
Administrative Coordinator
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
10
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Cheez-Its
The best four-legged animal:
Pegasus
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Career choice as a child:
Singer and an author
"Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and pay it forward by helping others."
Best thing about working with students:
Seeing them grow into adulthood and learn about the path they will take in life.
Laura Britten
Academic Navigator
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
15
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Twizzlers
The best four-legged animal:
Pitbulls
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Career choice as a child:
Teacher
"I promise you are not the only one feeling this way."
Best thing about working with students:
Teaching them skills & watching them use those skills to change their life.
Anh Do
Academic Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
4
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Gardetto’s
The best four-legged animal:
Mochi - my dog
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Career choice as a child:
Teacher and ballet dancer
"Have a game plan but be open to what life brings your way."
Best thing about working with students:
To support students in their academic and career exploration and help them get “unstuck.”
Alex Dudley
Academic Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
9
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Skittles
The best four-legged animal:
Elephants
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Career choice as a child:
A doctor
"Step out of your comfort zone and lean into new experiences!"
Best thing about working with students:
Helping students discover their passions and achieve their goals
Selma De Anda Gallegos
Academic Navigator
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
19+
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Sunchips
The best four-legged animal:
Snoopy
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Career choice as a child:
Orthodontist
"Go out of your comfort zone to find great mentors!"
Best thing about working with students:
Being a mentor to them during all the transitions they face during this season of life.
Jaci Gustafson
Assistant Director
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
7
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Granola Bar
The best four-legged animal:
Dog
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Career choice as a child:
Writer for National Geographic
"Relax! It will all work out."
Best thing about working with students:
Helping them navigate college and feel confident in what they are doing
Bethany Heaney
Academic Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
3
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Peanut M&Ms
The best four-legged animal:
Golden Retrievers
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Career choice as a child:
Ballerina
"Take advantage of your professors' office hours!"
Best thing about working with students:
Getting to help students achieve their dreams.
Elisa Heide
Pre-Professional Coordinator
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
9
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Cheez-Its
The best four-legged animal:
Dogs
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Career choice as a child:
Veterinarian
"Find someone to reach out to whenever you need help!"
Best thing about working with students:
Seeing them achieve things they never thought possible.
Lauren Holt
Career Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
3
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Doritos
The best four-legged animal:
Ocelot
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Career choice as a child:
Novel Writer
"Get involved outside the classroom! You never know what new opportunities you might find."
Best thing about working with students:
Seeing students gain self-confidence in their skills and goals.
Ashley Light
Assistant Director
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
6
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Trail Mix
The best four-legged animal:
Panda
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Career choice as a child:
Teacher
"Try new things. We grow through the unfamiliar."
Best thing about working with students:
Seeing students explore new opportunities and accomplish their goals
Daniela Martinez
Academic Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
10
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The best four-legged animal:
Fluffy dogs
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Career choice as a child:
Biomedical Engineer
"Take advantage of all the resources available on campus!"
Best thing about working with students:
Seeing students grow and become active agents in their careers.
Clearthur Mangram
Director
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
2
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Snickers
The best four-legged animal:
Black Panther
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Career choice as a child:
Dairy Queen manager paid in free ice cream
"Become an expert on yourself."
Best thing about working with students:
The perspective they bring to my understanding of the world around us.
Alaina Popp
Academic Advisor
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
9
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Sour cream and cheddar Ruffles
The best four-legged animal:
Cat
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Career choice as a child:
Being the 6th member of Spice Girls
"Life is too short to focus on chasing a title or salary. The best thing money can buy is experiences, so invest in happiness."
Best thing about working with students:
Getting a chance to be a part of their story by offering support and guidance as they explore their interests and work towards their goals.
Daisy Smith
Senior Assistant Director for Recruitment
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Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
5
My favorite library vending machine snack:
Garden Salsa Sunchips
The best four-legged animal:
My cats, Fizzy and Rico
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Career choice as a child:
Band Director
" Never be afraid to have big dreams!"
Best thing about working with students:
I love connecting students with their unique path to success