Katy Schroeder

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Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Hometown: Cedar Falls

What is your first memory of being really excited? When I was younger I always remember be so excited to see family (especially cousins) so I would sit at the window and watch the road for HOURS waiting for them to get to our house.

What would be the scariest monster you could imagine? A monster who takes away all sugary things.... sweets are my favorite!

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

Item #1: Hammock

Item #2: Purifying water bottle

Item #3: Good shoes

What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten? Fried Crickets!

What is your favorite home cooked meal? Homemade giant pizza roles

What are some small things that make your day better? Making babies smile (I work at a daycare), hitting all green lights on Hudson Rd, a good cup of coffee.

What’s something you’ve been meaning to try but just haven’t gotten around to it? Yoga!

What’s the best way a person can spend their time? Doing whatever it is that makes them genuinely happy or feel calm.

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? I want to be a speech pathologist in either school systems or in a hospital setting.

What is the first song that pops up on your favorite Pandora or Spotify station? Sing to You by John Splithoff

What’s the best single day on the calendar?

Which celebrity are you constantly mistaken for? I don't think I've ever really been mistaken for a celebrity!

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

Wish #1: To someday have a happy and healthy family.

Wish #2: To have a successful and meaningful career.

Wish #3: To have free coffee for the rest of college... and maybe after that too.

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? I am looking forward to getting to know some pretty amazing people and gaining new experiences.