It’s rare you find someone that can handle school, multiple campus involvements, multiple leadership positions, and a social life, but Krista Schmidt does it all. On top of that she is humble and beautiful inside and obviously out (peep her gorgeous smile). Take a look at what else this girl has to offer…
The Basics
Name: Krista Schmidt
Year: Sophomore
Where in Miami do you live?: Kendall
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Political Science
Relationship Status: Single
The Little Things
Campus Activities: Dance Marathon Morale Captain, SGA Senator, Pre-Law Fraternity, Delta Phi Epsilon PR Chair, Alternative Breaks Participant
Three words that people use to describe you: Ambitious, driven, passionate
Interests: Sports, getting involved and meeting people, Netflix
Favorite Book: Harry Potter series
Favorite TV show: 30 Rock
Favorite food: PIZZA
Biggest pet peeve: Liars. I hate people lying to me.
Celebrity Crush: John Stamos.
Interesting Fact: I coach cheerleading.
What’s your best physical feature? My face.
What makes you cry? Movies where someone dies. The Notebook makes me sob.
Ideal Guy
What do you look for in a guy? Humor, charming, witty, good personality
What’s your ideal date? Something fun. Something creative and then we get something to eat after.
On a Deeper Level
What’s been a hardship in your life that you have had to overcome? My grandfather was super sick ever since I was in middle school. He was a big part of my life. Recently, he passed away and that was really, really hard for me. That’s something I’ve had to overcome but it’s only made me stronger.
Are you more like your mom or your dad? Why? My mom. Because we’re both really driven and independent. We don’t stop until we get the things we want to accomplish and we’re leaders.
Who is your biggest role model in life? My mom because she’s always been there for me and she has helped accomplish everything I have wanted in life.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Top lawyer at law firm with a nice big family living in Miami.
FIU Spirit
What is your favorite FIU memory thus far? Winning SGA election and having all my sisters support me and being there celebrating with me.
Where is your favorite spot at FIU? GC because you can interact with so many different kinds of people. Also, food.
Plans for your FIU Future: I wanna go to FIU Law school and become a PA and PCF before I graduate.
Goofy Questions
If you woke up as a potato one morning, what would you do? I would probably eat myself.
Which three celebrities would you go on a Costco run with? Beyonce, John Stamos, David Beckham
Should Justin Beiber be sent back to Canada? YES.
Does the world deserve the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte? No, I hate it. But I love Starbucks.