• Major: Strategic Communication
• Hometown: Argyle, Texas

Courtney Faciane’s path to TCU was not typical of most Horned Frogs on campus. “I made the difficult, but life-changing decision to transfer to TCU my sophomore year,” she said. “I haven’t looked back since.”

Faciane said being a transfer student was easier than she imagined. As a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at the University of Arkansas, Faciane was able to join the same sorority through TCU’s Gamma Psi chapter.

But it was not just the instant influx of sisters, or “zisters” as the Zetas like to call them, that made the difference. Faciane admits that the faculty, staff and other members of the Horned Frog community also welcomed her with open arms.

On her first day, Faciane recalls walking into a strategic communication class taught by Professor Broc Sears. “Broc was cracking jokes with the students and asking them sincere questions about their passions and hobbies.” Faciane’s first impression was that the professors at TCU really care about students and that this was a place she could call home.

Faciane compared Sears’ classes to the Hunger Games – it was always a fight to enroll. “But once you’re in,” Faciane said, “there’s endless opportunity to learn about the vast industries of public relations, advertising, journalism and much more!”

Outside of the classroom, Faciane spent most of her time counting down the days until football season began (as most Horned Frogs do). “I think at this point, I have purple running through my blood,” she said.

Faciane is the fourth person in her family to attend TCU. Some of her favorite childhood memories include attending the school’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, kissing the horned frog statue for good luck, and going to football games with her family.

While she holds these memories close, Faciane was thankful to experience university life as a student. “I love being at TCU with my very best friends,” Faciane said. She enjoyed waking up early on game days and blasting Dixieland Delight (a TCU tradition), grabbing Chick-fil-A with her roommates before class, and walking her new Australian Shepherd around campus. As an alumna, Faciane feels bittersweet about graduating and leaving her TCU home, but ultimately says she “wouldn’t have it any other way.”