Name: Chueqa Yang (Christy)
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Major: Psychology
Year in school: First Year
Favorite Food: Avocados, dark chocolate, and sushi
Random fact about yourself: My real name literally means “smells good” in Hmong.
Something you have learned as a W.H. Thompson Scholar:
That this community genuinely cares about what I have to offer. That my mentor is always there for me and I can come to the Multicultural center for help and walk out feeling much better than before.
Something you love most about being a W.H. Thompson Scholar: I love that there are so many people I can come to for advice, the mentors, the faculty members; it is just a refreshing feeling to know that I have a family here in Lincoln.
Something you are looking forward to this year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: I am looking forward all the opportunities the W.H. Thompson Community has to offer. They are always presenting different events to go to that could be beneficial for my future.
Where you see yourself in 10 years: I like to see myself traveling in ten years. I plan to graduate with a Bachelor’s of arts in Psychology with a minor in Art and pursued my Masters in Art Therapy. I would love to join the Peace Corps following graduation and possibly open up different clinics within other countries to help them through their problems with art therapy.