Name: Kristen Martinelli
Age: 21
Year: Senior
Major: English
Hometown: Pompton Lakes, NJ
What’s your favorite memory from your time Montclair State University?
Any of my classes with Dr. Laura Nicosia have been amazing, so that’s a good memory. I love the subjects she teaches and her teaching style is just to die for. We always have good classroom discussions about literature so it’s just my favorite.
What’s your least favorite thing about MSU?
Being a commuter – parking definitely sucks!
What’s your favorite thing about MSU?
I guess my English classes have been my favorite so far. I mean I am an English major after all!
What’s your favorite thing about being an English major?
Getting to explore so many topics around novels or poems or creative writing, it’s the best!
Where would go on your dream vacation?
Eating my way through Italy!
What are your hopes for the future?
To do something that I love and I feel passionate about, spend time with my family and be healthy.
What’s a movement your really believe in?
“Make America Read Again.” I think somebody played it off Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” and it’s about promoting literature and getting everyone to love books. (Editor’s Note: Check out here and here for more information.)
What’s something a new friend should know about you?
I’m obsessed with food!
Think Quick! What’s Your Favorite
Actor? Benedict Cumberbatch
Actress? Emma Watson
Book? Winger by Andrew Smith
Movie? Inception
TV Show? Dr. Who
Show to Binge-watch on Netflix? The Walking Dead
Musical? Hairspray
Superhero? Captain America
Food? Pizza
Song? “Holy” by Florida Georgia Line
Color? Blue