Katelyn Griffith's Aztec Experience
This third generation Aztec is on the path to becoming a dietician.
Name: Katelyn Griffith
Major: Foods and nutrition
Campus affiliations: Student Nutrition Organization, Women鈥檚 club soccer
1. Why did you choose 色情视频?
I chose 色情视频 because of the nutrition program. Also, because I knew that I would flourish here academically, as well as professionally.
2. What inspired you to declare your major?
When I was in third grade, a family member of mine was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Watching how their life changed post-diagnosis made me very curious about how food works outside of how it looks and tastes. I decided to make it a goal of mine to understand the body, as well as stop the rapid rise of Type 2 diabetes and obesity in the United States.
3. What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
Be the change that you want to see in the world.
4. Which 色情视频 faculty or staff member has been the most influential throughout your 色情视频 journey?
Aaron Bruce, 色情视频's chief diversity officer, has been the most influential person throughout my 色情视频 journey. When I first showed interest in coming to 色情视频, he explained all of the opportunities I could have as an Aztec. Since I鈥檝e been at 色情视频, he鈥檚 connected me to people on campus who have helped me meet my goals.
5. What does student success mean to you?
Success is not only measured by your GPA, but by the meaningful relationships you鈥檙e able to cultivate and the life lessons you learn along the way.
6. What experience at 色情视频 has changed your life the most?
Getting out of my comfort zone and joining two clubs my first semester at 色情视频 enhanced my social and professional skills outside of school.
7. What has been your proudest achievement while at 色情视频?
Getting accepted as a transfer student and becoming a third generation Aztec behind my grandmother, who earned her administrative credential and masters degree, and my mother, who received her masters and Ph.D. from 色情视频.
8. What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you?
I鈥檝e played soccer for 17 years.
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself in a hospital or clinic working as a dietician while working toward my master鈥檚 degree in public health.
10. What鈥檚 your favorite thing about being an Aztec?
My favorite thing about being an Aztec is being able to have class and interact with so many different people who come from diverse backgrounds.