Student Spotlight

Katelynne Hinckley
Major: Global Supply Chain Management and Spanish Studies
Graduation: April 2021
 
I am a native Californian who is always cold and loves a good dessert. I enjoy doing gymnastics, yoga, and weightlifting. I love to read and have a hard time putting books down once I've started them. I like to let out my creativity through bullet journaling and hand lettering. I have been married for 1.5 years and we like to travel!
 
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your freshman self?

When I was a freshman, I stressed a lot over what to major in and was undeclared for a long time. If
 
All modesty aside, what are you better at than 90% of people?

I'm surprisingly good at making lots of things fit in small spaces. I like when every single bit of space is utilized, which is why I'm really good at Tetris and anything similar (packing in a dishwasher, shelves, boxes, suitcases- it doesn't matter).
 
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?

I joined the Honors Program after participating in Late Summer Honors. I was told the Honors Program was a hidden gem on BYU campus and they were right! I stayed in Honors because I love the unexpected connections! My honors classes have been my absolute favorite classes on campus.
 
What has been your favorite part of your Honors Experience?

My favorite honors memory is when my Bio-Letters class went wading in the Provo River for stoneflies! It was so hands on and different from anything I'd ever done before and I love that in Honors you get to take a different approach to your learning.
 
What is your next step in Honors?

I have submitted my thesis proposal and am working on the project itself. My thesis is "How has Covid-19 changed consumer willingness to participate in value co-creation." This is the last part of my honors requirements and I'm excited to have come so far!