Janessa Klein

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Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA

What is your first memory of being really excited? My first memory of being excited was when my family went to Colorado and we were able to ride horses.

What would be the scariest monster you could imagine? The scariest monster I could imagine is a monster that is super tall and skinny with a very sly and scary face.

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

Item #1: Water

Item #2: Food

Item #3: Radio/phone with signal

What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten? An unusual thing I have eaten is octopus.

What is your favorite home cooked meal? I love when my mom makes green bean casserole, but it is not like the green bean casserole you have on Thanksgiving.

What are some small things that make your day better? Small things that make my day better are things like a smile from another person, a message from someone I have not talked to in awhile, or seeing people helping each other.

What’s something you’ve been meaning to try but just haven’t gotten around to it? I have been meaning to try to learn ASL.

What’s the best way a person can spend their time? The best way a person can spend their time is by bettering themselves.

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? I want to be a Bilingual Speech Pathologist.

What is the first song that pops up on your favorite Pandora or Spotify station? Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney

What’s the best single day on the calendar? January 1

Which celebrity are you constantly mistaken for? None of them!

If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?

Wish #1: I wish for my family to be happy and healthy

Wish #2: I wish for those around the world to have access to clean water and food

Wish #3: I wish for more wishes!!

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? I am looking forward to meeting some awesome people and changing the lives of everyone involved in the Spectrum Project.