Hometown: Tecumseh, Nebraska
Major: Psychology
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Food: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Random fact about yourself: I swam with the dolphin in Adam Sandler’s 50 First Dates movie.
Something you have learned as a William H. Thompson Scholar: There is no better way to acclimate yourself to college (or any new situation) than to surround yourself with a supportive community that is always looking out for your best interests and making you feel a part of something greater.
Something you love most about being a William H. Thompson Scholar: I love knowing that the William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community is a major contributor to my amazing experience at UNL. In this community, I have found life-long friends, a supportive network, plenty of advice and the person that I always wanted to become.
Something you are looking forward to this year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: This year, I am thrilled to graduate as a W.H. Thompson Scholar and represent the community that has done so much for me. I also look forward to applying to graduate programs with the learning community and mentor experience highlighted on my applications.
Where you see yourself in 10 years: In ten years, I hope to have earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology and find myself working with children suffering with chronic illness.