The 20 Second Challenge!

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

1. Who’s one professor who totally changed how you think — and what did they do? 
2. What’s the one thing every freshman absolutely needs to know before day one? 
3. What’s your go-to campus meal — or that one dish you could eat every day? 
4. What’s been your toughest class so far — and what got you through it? 
5. What’s the one thing that makes Olivet feel like home for you? 
6. What’s your favorite Olivet tradition — and why does it stick with you? 
7. Who on campus always makes your day better — and how? 
8. Shout out a club, team, or org you’re part of — and the one reason others should join. 
9. What’s your most unforgettable memory at Olivet so far? 
10. If you could have dinner with one person on campus, who would it be — and why? 
11. Have you ever had a ghostly or spooky experience at Olivet—tell us about it. 
12. What makes Seminar on Wednesday a unique or cool part of your Olivet experience? 

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

Athletes

1. What’s your favorite memory competing as a Comet — that one moment you’ll never forget? 
2. What’s the one hype song that always gets you game-ready? 
3. What’s the one thing that makes being a student-athlete at Olivet truly different? 
4. Who’s the funniest teammate on your team — and what’s something they did that proves it? 
5. What’s one pregame ritual you have to do before competing? 
6. What’s one piece of advice you’d give a freshman just starting out as a Comet athlete? 
7. Describe the best play you’ve ever been a part of — set the scene for us. 
8. What’s your go-to postgame meal after a hard-fought win? 
9. What’s one team tradition that brings your squad closer together? 
10. What’s your secret to balancing schoolwork and your sport — even during the busy season? 
11. What’s one thing your sport has taught you that carries over into life outside the game? 
12. What’s the one game day feeling that never gets old? 

Coaches

1. What’s the one coaching moment at Olivet you’re most proud of — and why? 
2. What’s one quality that separates a great college athlete from a good one? 
3. What does a strong team culture look like in your program — and how do you build it? 
4. How do you motivate your team right before a big game — any go-to phrases or routines? 
5. What’s your favorite drill or team-building activity — and what makes it work? 
6. What’s one way you’ve seen your athletes grow as people, not just players? 
7. What’s one thing people don’t realize about what it’s like to coach at this level? 
8. What makes Olivet athletics stand out from other small colleges? 
9. How do you define leadership — and what’s the one thing you want your athletes to learn from it? 
10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a high school athlete thinking about playing in college? 
11. What’s one tradition or moment with your team that you personally look forward to every year? 
12. What’s the most rewarding part of coaching at Olivet? 

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

1. How did your love story with a fellow Comet begin?
2. What made UOlivet feel like home during your time as a student?
3. What career advice do you wish someone had given you as a student that you would now pass on?
4. How did UOlivet prepare you for your career after graduation?
5. As a Veteran, what message would you share with a current student considering military service?
6. Why should students from the state you now call home enroll at UOlivet?
7. What was your favorite spot on campus — the one you always returned to? 
8. How did Olivet prepare you for your career or calling after graduation? 
9. What was your proudest moment as a student? 
10. Who at Olivet shaped your journey the most — and what did they do for you? 
11. What’s one thing you didn’t appreciate about Olivet until after you left? 
12. If you could relive one day at Olivet, which would it be — and why? 

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

1. What’s one thing that makes your academic program truly unique at Olivet? 
2. What’s one surprising thing students usually learn in your class? 
3. How do you help students prepare for life after Olivet — in their careers or communities? 
4. What’s the most rewarding part of teaching at Olivet for you personally? 
5. Can you share a recent student success story that made you proud? 
6. What’s one skill your students leave with that gives them a real edge? 
7. How do you bring real-world experience into your classroom or assignments? 
8. What’s your favorite topic to teach — and why does it never get old? 
9. What’s one thing you wish every student knew before choosing your major? 
10. What’s a class project or assignment that you’ll never forget — and why? 
11. What’s one moment when a student truly inspired you? 
12. What’s a myth about your field that you love busting in class? 

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

1. What do you do at Olivet — and what’s your favorite part of the job? 
2. How do you support students outside the classroom in your role? 
3. What’s one moment with a student that really stuck with you — and why? 
4. What’s one thing students might not know about your department or office? 
5. What’s your favorite campus spot — and what makes it special to you? 
6. What’s one Olivet tradition or event you look forward to every year? 
7. What do you think makes Olivet feel like home — even on a tough day? 
8. What’s one way you’ve seen a student grow during their time here? 
9. What’s your go-to lunch spot or meal around campus? 
10. What’s a fun or surprising part of your daily job that students might not see? 
11. What’s one campus tip you always give new students? 
12. What’s one thing you’ve learned from students during your time at Olivet? 

These are sample questions — feel free to come up with and answer your own questions or topics that resonate with you!

1. What’s one thing you love about the Olivet community outside of campus? 
2. How do you see The University of Olivet and the local community supporting each other? 
3. What’s your favorite local spot for food, coffee, or hanging out? 
4. What’s one local event or tradition you always look forward to? 
5. How has a student or group from Olivet impacted you personally? 
6. What’s one word you’d use to describe the Olivet community — and why? 
7. What’s something every new student or visitor should check out in town? 
8. What’s one hidden gem in the area most people don’t know about? 
9. What does it mean to be part of the Olivet community — both college and town? 
10. What’s one way you’ve partnered or connected with The University of Olivet? 
11. What’s your favorite memory involving both the university and the local community? 
12. What’s one thing that makes Olivet feel like home — even if you didn’t go to school here?