The Northern Star spoke with Kaitlyn Cosentino, junior early childhood education major, whose passion is to teach children and travel the world.

Northern Star(NS): Why did you choose the major that you did?

Kaitlyn Cosentino(KC): I’m really good with children and I prefer children that are three to five years old over older kids, because [the older kids] are annoying.

NS: Have you worked with children before?

KC: Yes, I am actually a nanny during the summer and breaks. It’s fun because I’m working with the age group of kids that I want to be with and it is good experience.

NS: What is something that you are proud of?

KC: I am proud that I am going to college, trying to get a degree and following what I want to do instead of what other people would want.

NS: What are your plans for the next five years?

KC: I plan to graduate and then look for a job, but I kind of want to travel as well.

NS: What is your favorite game to play?

KC: I like playing Phase 10, it’s a fun card game.

NS: What part of NIU have you liked the most since you’ve been here?

KC: I joined the sorority Alpha Delta Pi and I really enjoy being a part of that.

NS: What is something that very few people know about you?

KC: I’m not very secretive, I’m a pretty open book.

NS: Where is your favorite place to eat?

KC: My favorite place to eat would probably be Carrabba’s, it’s pretty good Italian food.

NS: What is something you would like to do before you die?

KC: I would like to live in another country before I die, definitely London at some point. I don’t know how good that would be with education but it would be fun.

NS: What advice would you give to fellow students?

KC: Definitely get involved because that’s how you make friends, and it’s really boring when you have nothing to do. I joined the Greek system and I enjoy that, but students should get involved in clubs and go online to see what’s going on. Also, don’t be too picky with food.