Lauren Anderson

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Major: TESOL/Spanish Education
Minor: Spanish/English Translation
Hometown: Bettendorf, IA
What is your first memory of being really excited? Smashing my face into a vanilla cupcake covered in frosting!
Who is your hero? My parents

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? A friend, reese's peanut butter cups, and something that plays music
Who is your favorite superhero? Wonder Woman!
What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten? Alligator on a stick
What is your favorite home cooked meal? Marinated chicken and bruschetta

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? An ESL or Spanish teacherWhat is the first song that pops up on your favorite Pandora or Spotify station? All On My Mind by Anderson East
Which celebrity are you constantly mistaken for? I don't get mistaken for a celebrity often, but if I do, it’s usually Gwyneth Paltrow
If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be? To be able to communicate in every language, that the funny jokes I think of 5 minutes too late would be perfectly timed, and that the world would be a safe place for everyone

What is your favorite part about the Spectrum Project? This is my first year being a part of Spectrum Project! I’m excited to have fun with my buddy and all of the performers! I’m sure I’ll learn much more from them than they’ll learn from me.