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by Laurel Conrad.
Aryssa is in the class of 2018 at Yale University majoring in English.
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She is from Ashland, Kentucky, and attended Paul G Blazer High School.
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Aryssa is a conservative because she “values manners, morals, and intelligence.”
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Aryssa’s favorite conservative lady is her favorite First Lady, Laura Bush.
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Aryssa’s favorite quote is: “The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.” —Laura Bush
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The weirdest thing Aryssa has ever eaten is bear meat.
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Aryssa’s personal motto is: “Be a Laura in a world of Kardashians.”
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At CBLPI’s recent Capitol Hill Intern Seminar, Aryssa introduced her doppleganger, Marji Ross.
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Aryssa’s guilty pleasure TV show is Love it or List It.
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And finally, Aryssa found out about CBLPI and its internship at CPAC this past February, where she attended the Woman of the Year luncheon honoring KT McFarland.
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Welcome to CBLPI, Aryssa! It’s difficult to be a conservative woman on campus — particularly at Yale — but you rise to the challenge with poise and grace.