Katy Nikkel
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Academic Year: Senior
Major: Elementary Education with ESL, Spanish, and Bilingual endorsements.
My Plan After College:
Get a job teaching in Colorado or abroad.
Why UNC:
My oldest brother went to UNC and I fell in love with our campus. As I started looking at teacher education programs UNC shone and my choice became clear.
Advice To My Freshman Self:
Apply for as many scholarships as you can! Even the smallest ones can really add up. Also, get off campus and get to know Greeley.
The Quote I Live By:
“In the end, life is not measured in the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take your breath away”.
Favorite TV Show:
I Love Lucy!
Favorite Movie:
Nacho Libre
Favorite Place To Eat:
Pita Pit
How I stay organized in college:
A folder for every class, a planner, and as many sticky notes as I can get my hands on.
Other:
I just ran my first half-marathon on August 13th and I lived to tell the story!


