Name: Kristen Marie Young
Email: young3@purdue.edu OR
kristenmyoung818@gmail.comCurrent BGA Position: Treasurer
Graduate year(for Fall 2009): 2nd
Hometown: Chester, SC
Birthday: August 18, 1985
Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major: Clark Atlanta University B.S. Mathematics
Graduate Degree & Major: M.S./PhD Statistics
Hobbies: reading, music, texting
Awards and Accomplishments at Purdue: Purdue Doctoral Fellowship
Other Memberships/Organizations involvement at Purdue: None
How long have you been a member of the BGA?1 year
What is your lifelong dream? To be able to make a difference in someones life
Who were the most influential people in your life? All of the women in my family, i.e. mom, older sister, both grandmothers, great grandmother. My mom is number 1.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Sarcastic, easy going, intelligent (but lazy)
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Done with grad school!! In a successful career with a family
What is one thing in life you must have? My family
Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? My advisor and the change of scenery. Most of the people.
Any other comments, words of wisdom, or shout outs you would like to make? Grad school is not for everyone. You have to REALLY want to be here in order to succeed.