Name:Â Liz Hadhazy
Age: 21
Year: Junior
Major: Allied Health; OT
Hometown: Palos Heights, IL
How are you involved on campus?
I am in many volunteering programs, one being at a preschool in downtown Tampa. I also plan on starting a swim club next semester.
If you could travel to one place in the world where would you go?
Greece! I plan on treating myself after I graduate, plus I love the food.
What is your dream job?
I dream to work in either a hospital or a school as an occupational therapist, working with children that have either physical or mental disabilities.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I see myself living in downtown Chicago, thinking about getting married and being happy. I also see myself using my Occupational Therapist skills to improve the lives of my patients, especially special needs children, of whom I want to work.
What is your favorite quote?
It’s a little long but it has so much meaning. I believe that if you surround yourself with people that tell you you’re great, you will believe you’re great too.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein
Cake or ice cream? Â
Hmmm, ice cream because there are more flavors. But to be honest, I’ll take Portillo’s cheese fries over both any day.
If you could save one item from a fire, what would you save?
My puppies, Thelma and Louise.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Nose sniffling…ew
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas! I love winter and snow but also because I love giving presents and seeing the joy that comes from receiving. I love working all year to give those gifts.
What are you going to be for Halloween this year?
My best friends, Lexi & Shannon, and I are going as paper, scissors, rock.
If you were trapped in an igloo for 6 months, who are 3 people you would want to be trapped with?
My sister Melissa, my one-year-old niece & Jennifer Lawrence (her personality ROCKS, I’d imagine she would entertain us)