Dr. McDade inspired me to do my best with learning anatomy and understanding how everything functions together. Dr. Dean really pushed me to understand not just memorize. Dr. Jewel has been the best person to go to when you are struggling. She understands what you’re going through and helps the best way she can.
I’m not just looking to help people; I’m looking to give hope to those who have lost it. One day, I want to open my own facility. I’m not looking to change the world, but I want to change society where I’m at.
Following the May 9, 2020 University-wide livestreamed commencement ceremony, Penn State Shenango will host a virtual social get-together for the class of 2020 and faculty, alumni and staff.
The May 9, 2 p.m. livestreamed ceremony will recognize all Penn State undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates’ family and friends are invited to log in to the livestream as the University recognizes and confers Penn State degrees. Viewers can watch the ceremony at spring2020.commencement.psu.edu.
My family and friends have been my greatest and biggest support system through this all. I truly don't know what I would do without them. They have helped me get through the highest and the lows throughout my journey at Penn State and I couldn't have done it without them. They show me unconditional love and support providing me someone to lean on a place to go when I need them the most. I'm most excited to apply what I've learned and worked so hard for while at Penn State to the physical therapy field. I'm looking forward to showing care and compassion to those out there who need PT, and being there to help them along their journey to recovery.
My parents helped me accomplish earning a degree because they allowed me to move back home and focus on studying rather than working. My boyfriend has also been a huge supporter. He pushes me to study and to always try my best. Another person that has helped me accomplish my goals at Penn State was my Papa. He would always talk to me about school and how studying was going. He always knew how to make when I was overwhelmed with studying. Although he may not be here to celebrate with me in person, I know he is celebrating with me from heaven.
Presenting at my very first research fair with my classmates during our freshman year was my favorite accomplishment. We didn’t win any prizes, but we were excited that we had been accepted to present. Without that experience, I would not have been as interested in conducting my own research and attending other research fairs.
