College Life
Alyssa walked the stage this year and earned this degree
What is chemistry?
This frozen dessert, often served in a cone or a cup, is Alyssa's all time favorite dessert.
What is ice cream?
In 1997, Alyssa made her debut into the world during this month
Bonus points for the exact date!
What is December 18?
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa is widely recognized by its well-known nickname, “The ______________ State,”
What is Hawkeye?
Every Monday, a group of students will gather in the rec center hot tub to watch this long-running ABC dating show.
What is the Bachelor/Bachelorette?
Alyssa was the president and catalyst of formation (and came up with the name) for this club on campus
What is the Jaguar CarboCATions Chemistry Club?
A big favorite of Alyssa's, this popular drive-thru only coffee chain opened its first franchise location in Oregon in 2000 (business started as a pushcart in 1992)
What is Dutch Bros?
Name one of Alyssa's beloved animated characters (3 of which have a home on her desk!)
Who are Hatsune Miku, Nanami Kento, All Might, Hiei?
This city, known for its beautiful riverfront and rich history, is the capital of Iowa.
What is Des Moines?
This fierce bird of prey serves as the official mascot of the University of Iowa, symbolizing strength and pride.
What is the hawk?
Alyssa is leaving to get her PhD (and be with her husband, ew) from this small-town university
What is the University of Iowa?
Go Hawkeyes!
This 2-ingredient traditional Japanese dish is made with vinegared rice. Alyssa will typically eat it when celebrating something, and considers it a bougie meal
What is sushi?
Within the last year, Alyssa has dyed her hair a total of 4 times.
Name three of the colors that she rocked (with ROYGBIV names)
What are red, blue, green, violet?
In 1928, Otto Rohwedder of Des Moines, Iowa changed the way we make sandwiches by inventing a machine that could do this.
What is slice bread?
During its run in the 1990s and early 2000s, this popular sitcom filmed a brief scene at the University of Iowa.
What is Friends?
Alyssa's new major falls under this college
(Bonus points if you can name the program!)
What is the College of Education?
Learning Sciences & Educational Psychology
Alyssa's comfort meal, thought to have originated from Ireland and north England, is a dish that has a mashed potato top. The type of meat center decides the name, but Alyssa prefers the kind with cow.
What is shepherd's or cottage pie?
Alyssa has moved and traveled a lot. Name two countries and/or states that she has visited before.
Texas and USA do not count!
What are...
Countries: Bahamas, Belize, Honduras, Korea, Mexico, Poland
States: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington
This host of The Tonight Show, best know as the King of Late Night television, was born in Iowa in 1925.
Who is Johnny Carson?
This city, situated along the banks of the Iowa River, is home to the University of Iowa.
What is Iowa City?
Alyssa had a hard time choosing a degree plan when getting her associate and bachelor degrees. She changed her major a grand total of this many times.
(Bonus points if you name the majors she didn't just graduate with)
What is 5?
CNC Manufacturing, ASL Interpreter, Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice, Biology
Alyssa loves to cook this Korean dish, whose name literally translates to 'mixed rice'. Although there are many variations, most consist of rice, vegetables, meat, and an egg on top. Alyssa likes to serve her version in a hot stone pot.
What is bibimbap?
Alyssa has two pets that have been featured on the pet wall in the ALC. Name both of her furry companions.
Who are Daphne and Iris?
Although it was developed at a rival university (Iowa State), the state of Iowa is the birthplace of this groundbreaking digital invention that changed computing forever.
What is the world’s first electronic digital computer?
The friendly and spirited mascot, who represents the University of Iowa at sporting events and campus activities, is known by this first name.
What is Herky?