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Being an out-of-state student, the Top Scholars program and the Pre-Med Track!
I am currently a senior in the Honors College who is passionate about public health and policy. I volunteer regularly in the community as a healthcare worker and advocate. In my free time, I love to explore the outdoors and go on day trips with my friends! In the future, I plan on attending medical school and using my skills to combat health disparities.
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
- Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Major: Psychology and Biology
- Year: Class of 2025
Why I chose the South Carolina Honors College
As someone whose graduating high school class only had 80 students, I knew I wanted to spice things up by attending a large university with a bustling campus and lots of school spirit. However, I also didn’t want to lose those close connections you could only have in a small, close-knit community. Therefore, I chose SCHC because it offered me the best of both worlds. It was a place where I could challenge myself while also grow as a person.
My advice for prospective students: Everything will turn out the way it is supposed to! While the college decision process can be stressful, it’s important to always take a second to breathe. Reflect on yourself and your goals. What do you hope to get out of college, and which school would best help you reach those goals? Life has a way of falling into place, so work hard, try new things, and be excited!
Favorite question during an information session: What is your favorite thing about Honors classes?
I love that the small class size allows you to foster close connections with your classmates and professors! For example, in my Honors Introductory Biology class, I was able to ask a lot of questions in class and go to office hours regularly. Through this, I became closer to my professor, who mentored me and connected me with a lot of helpful resources, such as the professor I currently do research with! To this day, I still keep in touch with him and even volunteer with his Boy Scouts troop!
Quick Facts
| My clubs and organizations: | No Periods Left Behind, Student Government DEI Committee, the Seeking Refuge podcast, Indian Cultural Organization, Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, Rural Interest Group, Scholars United Enrichment Team, Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Center for Colon Cancer Research, and Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Community Health Interventions & Resilience Promotion Lab. I also volunteer at the Free Medical Clinic in Columbia. |
| Favorite place for lunch on or near campus: | JJ Tea House |
| Favorite study music: | The Interstellar soundtrack! It motivates me and makes me feel like I’m solving time travel. |
| Something new I’d like to learn: | Cooking. As someone who likes to watch cooking shows, I definitely need to improve my culinary skills. |
| Skill I’d like to master: | Playing the violin! I went to a Performing Arts high school where I majored in violin for seven years, so I'd love to improve and expand on this skill. |
| Something that makes me laugh: | My dog, Ollie, who is an Australian Shepherd and Husky mix. Watching him zoom around the backyard in circles, chasing absolutely nothing, is hilarious! |
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