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Name: Casey Kulka
Hometown: Warren, PA
Year: Sophomore
Age: 20
Major: Bio Behavioral Health
Relationship Status: Single (and ready to mingle)
Activities: Track and Field
Favorites
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Dessert: ICE CREAM
Favorite Genre of Music: Country
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason”
This or That?
Instagram or Twitter? Instagram
iPhone or Android? iPhone
City or Country? Country
Glasses or Contacts? Contacts
Sandals or Sneakers? Sandals
Dogs or Cats? Dogs…obviously
You’re a member of Behrend’s Track and Field team. How did you become involved in that?
“I ran track for Warren High, and was recruited by Behrend during my senior year. I run sprints and am a longer jumper. I also ran those events in high school.”
Do you plan on continuing track when you transfer to Univeristy Park in the fall?
“I’m potentially trying out for their club team, but that is still up in the air. I’m hoping to continue running next year.”
Speaking of UP, what is the one thing about Behrend that you are going to miss the most?
“I’ll really miss the smaller class sizes because they allow more one-on-one time. And Lake Erie, definitely.”
What are you most nervous about when you start in State College this fall?
“I’m nervous I’ll have a hard time focusing in the larger classes, and in a new environment, but I’m very excited and looking foward to a change.”
Being a student athlete must be difficult at times. How do you balance sports and school?
“Being an athlete has made me more aware of my time management skills. I have overall improved how to manage school and sports, but there are definitely some stressful times.”
What has been the biggest accomplishment in your life thus far?
“Competing at the state level for track and field my junior year of high school. I’ve been awarded some pretty cool athletic awards, and I’m really proud of all of them.”
If you could have dinner with 3 people dead or alive, whom would you choose?
“Country singer Chase Rice, my great aunt Theresa, and track star Lolo Jones.”
What is your dream job?
“I’d really like to work in a lab for a company who creates and sells eco-friendly makeup products.”
What has been the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
“Those who can, can, and those who can’t, talk about it.” –my father Mark
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
“Somewhere on a beach sipping something fruity. Just kidding. Hopefully married to very attractive athlete with a kid or two, and working my dream job of course.”