Choosing Mount Union
I chose Mount Union because it felt like home. I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship which took away all of the financial stress that comes with choosing a college and allowed me to see why Mount Union was the place for me. From the rigorous academics, diverse student population, and excellent professors, I grew into a more well-rounded individual and built relationships that will last forever.
A Passion for Science
Ever since I was little, I have always been fascinated by the brain and all the structures within it. As I have gotten older, I have become more interested in studying the reason behind why people complete certain action and studying how brain differences can impact people.
Exceptional Academics
By combining a liberal arts education and professional preparation, Mount Union has helped me in getting a diverse education that I would not be able to get anywhere else. The liberal arts education has allowed me to take classes outside of my major that have opened my eyes to the overall purpose and impact of many topics. Mount Union offers several tools to help in professional preparation including mock interviews, job fairs, and much more.
Helpful Professors
One of the things I have come to like the most about Mount Union is the dedication that the professors have to teaching their students. One of my favorite professors, Dawna Wensel, has influenced me greatly on my path to success. Most importantly, she understands the stress of being a student and takes the time to listen to her student’s concerns. She has a lot of office hours and is always willing to meet with her students to help them in any way that she can.
Campus Community and Leadership
From the moment I stepped foot on campus it felt like home. The people are genuine and radiate positivity in everything that they do, making it easier to be away from home. The small campus size and the friendly attitude of the people make it feel like a family. As former President of Alpha Lambda Delta and Vice President of Philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega, I developed leadership skills and learned the importance of time management. Being an Honors student also pushed me academically and prepared me for the rigorous demands of medical school.
I love Mount Union because of the people. All the faculty care so deeply about the students and want them to succeed in everything they do. Mount Union lived up to their mission statement everyday and provided me with endless opportunities to serve the community, in and outside of the classroom. Mount Union is a family, everyone is kind, caring, and supportive.
Career Goals
As a current first year medical student, I love that I am learning about the topics that interest me the most, while utilizing the basic foundations that Mount Union taught me. I am able to apply what I am taught in the classroom to real, clinical-based scenarios, while also participating in research and service projects. Everyday I am challenged to become a better person, student, and role model in preparation to becoming the physician I always dreamed of being.
One goal that I would like to accomplish during my career is to practice medicine outside of the United States, especially in underserved countries or anywhere that I would be lucky enough to use my love for medicine to serve others.