Name: Andrea Lyga
Major: Engineering Technology
Emphasis: Production and Operations Management
Minor: Business
Year: Senior
Hometown: Whitehall, WI
Relationship status: Single
HC: Why did you run for Homecoming royalty?
AL: Because it’s a fun way to get involved on campus, my sorority also Gamma Sigma Sigma actually nominates and votes for their representative.
HC: What would winning mean to you?
AL: It would mean the world to me, it is already such an honor getting to run- it’s exciting to see how many people have seen that I’m running and showing support and also its great way to be able to represent Gamma Sigma Sigma.
HC: How have you been campaigning to become royalty?
AL: So far I have a few pictures on Facebook, I am pretty outgoing-so I try to meet new people; it’s been fun!
HC: What do people say is your best quality?
AL: My humor, I can always find the humor in a situation.
HC: How are you involved in campus? If not, do you want to become more involved?
AL: I am a member in Gamma Sigma Sigma, the National Service Sorority, and also in the University Honors Program.
HC: Where do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?
AL: Hopefully somewhere warm, enjoying my tan. Honestly- I’d like to find a job pretty close to home, I am very family-oriented, and I don’t know what I’d do without my mom’s homemade cooking every now and then!
HC: Who is the main influence on your life?
AL: My family- whenever I need anything, whether it’s just someone to talk to or someone to help in righting all my wrongs! They always support me!
HC: If you were given a large amount of money, what is the first thing you would spend it on?
AL: Is a large amount of money more than my student debt? I think I’d start there, and then with the money I would have used to pay that I would try to help out others getting through school.
HC: What is your ideal first date experience?
AL: My ideal date is just doing something with someone and enjoying the time- having the night filled with laughs, and not with awkward moments.
HC: What is an ultimate deal breaker in a relationship?
AL: The ultimate deal-breaker for me is lack of trust and respect.
HC: If you could develop any superpower, what would it be?
AL: The superpower I’d want is to be able to teleport. It would be really nice to always be on time for classes!
HC: Favorite place on campus?
AL: The involvement center, it’s a great place to study, watch the Price is Right and meet up with friends!
HC: Any other quirks about yourself you want people to know?
AL: I can tie a cherry stem with my tongue. Haha I just love having a good time, being a little silly and enjoying other’s company!