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to do an interdisciplinary major combining Asian studies and economics, which she hopes will set her up for a career in international business. Grode spent the summer between her sophomore and junior years studying Japanese in Japan, an experience that left her with a strong appreciation of Asian culture. When she's not in school, the National Honor Society member and salutatorian said she loves going to the beach and rock climbing. 055p5_xlg.jpg