Katie's Five

After searching high and low for a Gillett resident worthy of the KEM blog, I providentially discovered Katie Stegeman, a freshman living on the second floor. By now you all know the drill—here are the five things you ought to know if you want to get to know Katie.

 

1. Roots

Although Katie’s hometown, Loose Creek, is only 45 minutes from Columbia, Mizzou’s size was a big change for her.  Katie recalls Loose Creek as a “pretty small town, maybe 350 people max.”  Her graduating class at Fatima High School was only 83 students. Although unintimidated by Mizzou’s 30,000 undergraduates, Katie does miss a few things about small town school dynamics, like “getting to know teachers on a personal basis.” She recalls the how it was a much easier to explain to a teacher a missed class, or to get support from them with personal issues.  

 

2. Mizzou Super Fan

About nine years ago, Katie stood beneath the columns on Mizzou’s quad, watching her sister’s graduation. She says that was the moment she knew she was destined for the University of Missouri. “It has always been my dream to come here.”

 

3. So Far

Already a fan of the University, Katie has found a lot to love in the first month or so of school. Her favorite part has been meeting new people and those from, “different backgrounds.” Some aspects, though, have been different than what she expected. “I knew there was going to be a lot of people, but there’s a LOT of people.” Katie said. She has also found she has more free time than expected. Formerly worried about walking everywhere she adds, “Once you get used to it, it’s pretty nice.”

 

4. School

Katie is a business major, hoping to graduate with an emphasis in finance. She hopes to work as a financial advisor, financial planner, a stockbroker, or a bank employee.

 

5. Future Plans

After graduation, Katie hopes to become a successful financial advisor, hopefully with her own company. Making plenty of money is a concern for most recent grads, and Katie’s no different. The most important thing for her, however, is setting her own schedule. She adds with a laugh, “I’m probably going to have to be the boss”

*Mary