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Katie Nelson

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at VCU chapter.

Katie Nelson

Age: 21

Year: Senior

Hometown: I lived in Manassas until I was 12, then Mathews County until I left for college

Major: Psychology/Pre-Occupational Therapy

Why did you choose your major and career path?  I use to babysit this awesome kid who has Autism, and I want to help him and others like him.

Favorite spot in Richmond: The Camel and Pipeline

Who would play you in the movie of your life?  Mila Kunis: Jackie Burkhart era

Current obsession: Sharks and handstands

What’s your biggest pet peeve?  People who walk too slowly!

Last song you listened to:  “Daydream Farmer” by Twiddle

Any guilty pleasures?  Hardcore binge watching How I Met Your Mother

Celeb crush: Jake Gyllenhaal and Chace Crawford

How are you involved at VCU or in the community? I’m the president of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club and I go to a lot of local music shows.

What inspired you to start the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club at VCU?  I wanted a strong resume builder for grad school, as well as an opportunity to gain connections to occupational therapy in the Richmond community.

What does the club do?  We help each other with advice on opportunities to shadow occupational therapists around the city,  what classes are helpful and interesting to take that will prepare us for our futures and the graduate school application process.

Do you have any hidden talents? I’m getting really good at handstands!

How long have you been practicing yoga?  Off and on for a couple of years, but regularly only a few months!

What’s the best thing about yoga? I like gaining flexibility and other skills I wouldn’t be able to do without it (like handstands!)

What are you most looking forward to about fall? All of the kick-ass shows that are coming up!

Fun fact:  I’m friends with someone who has the exact same name as me — first, middle and last!

 
Sarah is from Lynchburg, Virginia but has lived in Richmond since attending Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 where she studied Mass Communications with a concentration in print journalism. She began contributing to Her Campus at VCU as a freshman and was developed to lead the chapter as Campus Correspondent for two years where she increased membership by 65% and brought the chapter ranking from bronze level to platinum level. She enjoyed attending both the mid-atlantic conferences held with the chapter at the College of William & Mary and Her Conferences held in NYC.  Sarah currently works in the tech industry in marketing. She has a background in communications, hospitality and nonprofit consulting. She still loves attending VCU basketball games and also loves live music. In her free time, she likes going on long walks with her dog, tending to her house plants and cycling around downtown. Fun fact: she has never owned a car and is a community advocate for public transit. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.