Finding Home, Finding Chloe
"I do like to pride myself that I kind of bleed green. UND holds a special place in my heart.”
Even before Chloe Aamodt chose to attend, the University of North Dakota had already been a big part of her life.
Having spent countless years visiting campus and feeling its energy through her mom, a proud UND alumna, Chloe sees UND as more than a school — for her, it’s a family tradition and a place of personal connection.
At UND, Chloe found that her true strengths lay in connecting with people and creativity. These strengths led her to major in Managerial Finance & Accounting and Marketing.
“I’ve come here my whole life,” she said. “When I was graduating high school, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but UND always felt like home.”
When she became a student, Chloe found that her true strengths lay in connecting with people. This realization led her to shift from majoring in Accountancy to Managerial Finance & Accounting, eventually adding Marketing to explore her creative side.
“I’m way too much of a people person; I like to stay busy and try new things,” she said.
Fully immersing herself in UND life, Chloe joined multiple campus organizations and took on two campus jobs. “My freshman year, I dove in headfirst — I got two jobs, joined a sorority and started attending events at the Nistler College of Business [and Public Administration],” she said.
As a campus tour guide, Chloe introduces prospective students to campus life, and as a Senior Office Assistant in VP of Academic Affair’s office, she’s gained valuable professional skills while helping to organize events like the Tenure and Promotion Dinner.
“I’ve learned so much from working with the staff and faculty,” she said. “They’ve always encouraged me to get involved and take on new challenges.”
When I was graduating high school, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but UND always felt like home.
Chloe’s decision to study abroad in Italy during the summer of 2024 was another key moment in her journey of personal growth. She chose Italy over Greece for the chance to explore a wider variety of destinations and indulge in her love of Italian food. She traveled extensively, visiting Florence, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Milan.
“I loved Florence, but Venice and Cinque Terre stood out — the colorful villages and coastal views felt like something out of a dream,” she said.
Chloe dove in headfirst Freshman year— she took on two campus jobs and joined a sorority.
She studied abroad in Italy the summer of 2024 and visited Florence, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Milan.
But the experience wasn’t without its challenges. “I flew halfway across the world and didn’t go with anyone I knew,” Chloe explained. “At first, it was overwhelming being alone in a foreign country, but it taught me to embrace my independence.”
Despite the initial uncertainty, she built connections with other students in her program, including a spur-of-the-moment trip to Milan with a roommate she had just met. “We booked train tickets on a whim, spend the day exploring and it turned out to be one of my favorite memories,” she said.
Her study abroad experiences also influenced her plans for the future. “It really made me more comfortable being alone and considering the idea of moving away after graduation,” she said. Chloe hopes to incorporate travel into her career, saying, “Even if it’s just attending conferences a few times a year, I’d love to make travel a part of my job.”
The Pancratz mentorship program was incredible. It helped me clarify my career goals and introduced me to professionals who’ve offered guidance and support.
Chloe’s advice for incoming students is simple but powerful: get involved. “Involvement is the biggest thing,” she explained.
“I lived in Selke, where everyone would gather in the common area, so it was really easy to meet people.” During campus tours, Chloe encourages students to check out UND’s 300+ clubs. “Even if you just go to the first meeting, you’re putting yourself out there,” she said.
As an active member of Gamma Phi Beta, Chloe has held leadership roles as Ritual Chairwoman and Standards Chairwoman, and she’s participated in the Pancratz Mentorship Program. “The mentorship program was incredible,” she said. “It helped me clarify my career goals and introduced me to professionals who’ve offered guidance and support.”
Chloe has also volunteered as a BIO Girls mentor, working with young girls to build confidence and self-esteem. “It’s so rewarding to see their growth,” she shared. “One of my girls said the best of the program was meeting me, and that absolutely melted my heart.”
Chloe’s leadership and dedication to UND were recognized with the prestigious Lilian Elsinga Leadership Award, honoring her outstanding involvement in various groups and organizations across campus.
Chloe’s leadership and dedication to UND were also recently recognized with the prestigious Lilian Elsinga Leadership Award, honoring her outstanding involvement in various groups and organizations across campus.
“Winning the award was such an honor,” she said. “It reassured me that I’m on the right path and that my efforts to grow and help others are making a difference.”
UND truly cares about students and helps them become the best versions of themselves.
Looking forward, Chloe is planning to earn her master’s in business administration, and she will be doing it at UND. “I’m just not ready to be done with this chapter,” she said. “And UND just feels like home.”
Through her deep involvement across campus, Chloe has built a strong network, further encouraging her M.B.A. plans.
“UND truly cares about students and helps them become the best versions of themselves,” she added, grateful for the many opportunities UND has offered her to grow, lead and feel at home.