Name: Hannah Cattel
Age/Year: 22/ Senior
Major: Educational Studies
Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
Instagram: @hcattel
Tell me a little about yourself and why you chose to come to Endicott?
I actually transferred to Endicott in the middle of my freshman year from Quinnipiac University. I had chosen Quinnipiac for all the wrong reasons, mainly because of an unhealthy, toxic, and (frankly) abusive relationship. When I was looking to transfer, I chose Endicott for a few reasons. First and foremost was for the programs. When I was 16, I worked at a summer camp for children with “emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties”, a lot of whom were on the Autism Spectrum. Ever since that experience, I knew I wanted to devote my career to working with this population. Endicott is one of the only schools that has undergraduate courses in ABA AND has an accelerated master’s degree in ABA. So, basically, perfect for me.
Another two reasons I chose Endicott was for the location and size. I always knew I didn’t want to go to a huge university, but after my experience at Quinnipiac (a medium sized school) I knew I needed to go smaller. I had gone to a small, private high school and I loved that I knew all my teachers personally and that they all knew me. I loved being able to have a relationship with them, and didn’t want to be just another numbered face in a lecture hall. Endicott has given me that relationship with all my professors with its small class sizes and its compassionate faculty. Then there is the location. I mean, who DOESN’T want to go to a school with its own three private beaches while also being a 20-minute train ride away from the city?
Do you have any plans for your future?
After I graduate it May, I plan on beginning my master’s degree here at Endicott’s Van Loan School. I will begin working towards an M. Ed. in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis about 10 days after graduation. After that, I hope to be working in a clinic-based setting working as a BCBA.
What’s something unique about you?
I can make lots of different Italian foods, like pastas and sauces, from scratch. Also, I’ve been told I have a really weird burp.
Are you involved or a part of any on campus groups or clubs?
I am involved with a lot on campus. This semester, I am a member of Endicott’s Education Club, Autism Awareness Organization, Endicott Singers, and Endicott Drama Club.
What’s something you want right now?
The one thing I want the most right now is to be finished with my senior thesis!
Most interesting decoration in your room?
My light box that I got from the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last semester ☺. Its not very interesting, but it means a lot to me.
Favorite sports team?
Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C.
What’s your favorite animal and why?
I need to pick?! It’s probably a tie between otters and dogs; otters because they hold hands while they sleep so they don’t float away, dogs because they’re the sweetest, most loving, and most loyal creatures.
Dog or Cat person?
Dogs, 100%. I do like cats, but they don’t like me.
Dunks or Starbucks?
I’m too much of a masshole not to say Dunks
Favorite thing about Endicott?
The community, my professors, and the family I have found here
Favorite song lyric?
Oh, god. So many to choose from… I have two:
“If I fell in love with you, would you promise to be true and help me understand? Cause I’ve been in love before and I found that love was more than just holding hands.” –The Beatles, If I Fell
“Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise” –The Beatles, Blackbird
Do you remember your senior quote from high school, and if so what was it?
“You is smart, you is kind, you is important” -The Help
What’s a favorite place that you have been?
Tie between Edinburgh, UK and Venice, Italy.
Lastly, how do you like to spend your free time?
…What free time?