Hello All. I am Kate Walsh, and like Michelle, this is also my first time blogging. To tell you a little bit about myself, I am a junior and am double majoring in Studio Art and Psychology. I am from Rochester, NY and I have traveled around the United States some with my family. I have also traveled to Estonia with my grandparents to learn about my heritage. During these trips, and also being here at Allegheny, I have become interested in the way people speak. This includes myself, as I have been told numerous times that I have a nasal accent. I love listening to people's accents and their choice of words. I look forward to learning more about this throughout the semester.