Hello! My name is Summer, I am a first-year student and part of the STARS team in the Language, Inner Speech, and Neuroscience Lab. I live at home with my three cats and a dog, who are always by my side as I focus on my studies. My main research interest is “zoning out” in inner speech, exploring whether this experience might have benefits. In my free time, I enjoy reading, horse riding, and baking new recipes to share with friends and family. I hope to pursue a PhD and eventually become a professor, continuing my path in research.