Our first blog post of 2025 will feature an interview with First Year College Advisor from UNLV, Kat Burdick. Read below and learn more about her!
The opportunities to network with all of the GEAR UP staff! While the FYCAS have immense knowledge about their institution, we also have varying college and life experiences. It is easy to find someone who has had a similar path or had the same questions and since we’ve walked that road before, we can find ways to help others find their way as well.
Do you like to eat any unusual foods or food combinations? What are they and what makes them so good?
I don’t think this is super unusual however I love Japanese food and some of my favorite dishes are Onigiri filled with tuna/mayo, salmon, and pickled plum! They are such an easy snack and are so filling! I ate so many onigiris from 7/11 during my trip to Japan.
What motivates you to do your best work?
The thing that motivates me to do my best work is knowing that I am using my knowledge and experience to help others in their life journey or help them not make the same mistakes that I did. As a first generation Latina student, I wish I had someone to help guide me through my college experience.
What would you do if you won the Mega Millions lottery?
I would take a break from working and travel the world, one continent at a time for however long that takes me! Afterwards, I would like to create scholarships for undocumented college students.
What do you want to learn about in the next year? Why does this subject interest you?
I really want to continue learning pottery! I love doing things that are creative and as a lifetime learner, I have had such a great time learning a new skill. I have had a lot of failures but also have improved a lot and I am excited to continue learning through 2025.
Give us a fun fact about Kat!
