Katie Nelson
Age: 21
Year: Senior
Hometown: I lived in Manassas until I was 12, then Mathews County until I left for college
Major: Psychology/Pre-Occupational Therapy
Why did you choose your major and career path? I use to babysit this awesome kid who has Autism, and I want to help him and others like him.
Favorite spot in Richmond: The Camel and Pipeline
Who would play you in the movie of your life? Mila Kunis: Jackie Burkhart era
Current obsession: Sharks and handstands
What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who walk too slowly!
Last song you listened to: “Daydream Farmer” by Twiddle
Any guilty pleasures? Hardcore binge watching How I Met Your Mother
Celeb crush: Jake Gyllenhaal and Chace Crawford
How are you involved at VCU or in the community? I’m the president of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club and I go to a lot of local music shows.
What inspired you to start the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club at VCU? I wanted a strong resume builder for grad school, as well as an opportunity to gain connections to occupational therapy in the Richmond community.
What does the club do? We help each other with advice on opportunities to shadow occupational therapists around the city, what classes are helpful and interesting to take that will prepare us for our futures and the graduate school application process.
Do you have any hidden talents? I’m getting really good at handstands!
How long have you been practicing yoga? Off and on for a couple of years, but regularly only a few months!
What’s the best thing about yoga? I like gaining flexibility and other skills I wouldn’t be able to do without it (like handstands!)
What are you most looking forward to about fall? All of the kick-ass shows that are coming up!
Fun fact: I’m friends with someone who has the exact same name as me — first, middle and last!