Scholar in the Spotlight: Tianna Bankhead

Tianna Bankhead
Tianna Bankhead

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Major: I am majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Psychology.

Year in school: I am currently a junior.

Favorite Food: My favorite food would have to be a tie between Chinese and Pizza.

Random fact about yourself: I have 4 nieces and 1 nephew.

Something you have learned as a William H. Thompson Scholar: As a William H. Thompson Scholar I have learned to not be afraid to ask for help. College classes can be intimidating; especially if you are questioning an assignment or topic you have learned earlier in the semester. I have learned to ask professors questions during and/or after class or even in e-mail.

Something you love most about being a William H. Thompson Scholar: I love meeting new scholars. There are so many of us, you never know who is a William H. Thompson Scholar. So it is exciting when you meet someone in class who is a William H. Thompson Scholar as well.

Something you are looking forward to this year as a William H. Thompson Scholar: I am looking forward to continuing my education at UNL as William H. Thompson Scholar and strengthen my connections with the community.

What is your summer plans: I just applied to study abroad in South Korea for two weeks in the summer. I hope I get accepted.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself being a high school psychologist in 10 years.