Major: Health and Human Physiology
Minor: Microbiology

Why did you choose your major? What do you love about it?
I enjoy challenging subjects, and I think the complexity of the human body is intriguing.

What campus organizations and activities are you involved in?
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, NSCS memeber, Medicus, DSAC, Volunteer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Burn Unit, Lab assistant in Maury Microbiology lab

Have you studied abroad or held an internship? If so, when and where?
Camp Advernture Youth Services Counselor in Ramstein Germany during summer 2011

What have some of your favorite classes been outside of your major?
I enjoyed Elementary Psychology I. It showed me a different perspective on the human brain and why it works the way it does.

Who has been your favorite professor and why?
My favorite professor is Clay Peterson. He is a great professor and always very helpful in office hours. He also explains the subjects that he's teaching in a way that is fun and interesting.

What advice would you give to a first-year student?
Go to office hours! It's easy to get lost in the material, but the University of Iowa has great professors who are willing to take the time to help you.

What are your post-graduation plans?
I am applying to medical school this summer in hopes of becoming a dermatologist.

Anything else?
I traveled to Haiti over winter break and fell in love with the culture and people. I plan on going back in the future to explore the culture even more.