Gabby Panek is a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major from Naperville, Illinois. She wants to work in a clinic or school with younger kids once she earns her degree.

“I realized that I wanted to be helping people and make a difference within the world, especially to those who maybe don’t have access to healthcare,” she says.

Gabby is involved with Greek life, Sigma Eta Rho (the CHS fraternity) and the National Speech, Language, Hearing Student Association.

Why did you choose Mizzou?

I chose Mizzou because I loved the campus and the overall feeling of it. It seemed like there was something to do for everyone, especially because it’s a bigger school and that really drew me in. As for choosing speech, language, hearing sciences it just was something that I felt an interest in and I knew that I wanted to work with younger kids so it just kind of felt like the right major to choose.

What dorm did you live in freshman year?

I lived in Schurz

What is your favorite restaurant in Columbia?

My favorite restaurant is Flat Branch