Introduction to a Spicy Food Fan

My name is Joe Wagner. I’m a fifth-year here at OU studying Computer Science, Math, and French. When I graduate, I want to work as a software developer. I think a lot of jobs sound interesting, and for some reason I think becoming a teacher towards the end of my career sounds appealing.

I come from a family of nine. Before coming to Oklahoma, I lived in the same house in Mahomet, Illinois throughout my entire life. College was a big jump for me, particularly because I had some really great friendships that I had to leave behind to come here. I have made not only a lot of great friends here, but also a lot of really great people. I’ve run into a lot of different perspectives and ways of living, but I guess that’s another reason people say that college is where you learn the most.

Last semester, I took another big jump by studying abroad in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It was my first time leaving the country, and I was all alone. However, it proved to be a challenging and ultimately rewarding experience, as I got to travel to many different places and experience several cultures that were different from my own.

It may sound like I’m pretty sheltered, but I really do like trying new things. I hadn’t been able to eat spicy food before summer 2015, but now I’ve built up my tolerance and rather enjoy piquant flavor that comes with a nice pad thai dish or some Indian curry.

I have a really hard time thinking of “favorites.” I actually do have a favorite baseball team though - the Chicago Cubs. It’s one of the reasons I don’t really like introductions either. Talking about myself is weird. 

One of my few favorites.
Image by the Chicago Cubs 
via Wikimedia Commons.

As far as hobbies go, I really enjoy playing video games (especially League of Legends), reading, speaking in accents, learning foreign languages, and singing in the car with friends.