Sunday, March 19, 2017

Student Spotlight: Meet Tommy!

Tommy Waters is a Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science major at UNL. In addition to looking forward to the program, she and her pal Kylie Ham are both ready to carry on the karaoke tradition started by last year's students. We tracked Tommy down to ask her about taking part in the UNL Mummy Studies Field School this summer.

Hey, Tommy! How did you hear about our program?
I heard about the program through MyWorld (UNL's Study Abroad).

What made you interested in our program?
When I saw “mummies” in the description it immediately caught my eye. Ever since my sixth grade class mummified oranges I’ve been interested in them.

What are you most looking forward to about our program?
Well besides the excitement of seeing and working with real mummies, I am excited to get to see more of the world and experience more cultures. 

What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
I have never traveled without an adult experienced in foreign travel, so I am a little anxious about that. 

What are your goals after you finish your undergraduate degree?
Right now I am planning on attending dental school, but I change my mind a lot. 

Is this your first time out of the country?
The summer after I graduated high school I traveled to Spain, Italy, and Greece with my high school Spanish Club. My family has also gone on vacation in Mexico a few times.

Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
Even though I have been to Italy before, I do not know any Italian words or phrases, but I did find a station on Spotify to teach me!

Who is your favorite mummy?
I am very intrigued by Rosalia Lombardo.