CourtesyYuki To is a first-gen student at 麻豆破解版 State University who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at 麻豆破解版 State, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: 鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to try.鈥�
To is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at 麻豆破解版 State and what's next for the grad.
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Bachelor of Science in health science with minors in chemistry and public health
Why did you choose 麻豆破解版 State University?
麻豆破解版 State has amazing programs for both biology and health sciences/health management. I also received scholarships, which is helping me graduate debt free. 麻豆破解版 is my hometown, which made 麻豆破解版 State the perfect place for me.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student was finding a balance between school, work and clubs on campus. WSU has a great selection of clubs and organizations to join, which has given so many opportunities and friendships in the last four years. Being a part of a lot of clubs while juggling school, exams and work can be very hard. I think it is important to find a balance in everything and occasionally take a day off to avoid burnout.
What are your favorite on-campus and off-campus spots?
On campus, I love to go study at Woolsey Hall, John Bardo Center or the Rhatigan Student Center. All three places have plenty of study spaces and food/coffee shops to keep me rejuvenated when I need a quick snack. For off-campus spots, I love to go to Leaf Teahouse or Coffee Daze. They have great selections in drinks and food.
If a movie were made about your life, who would you cast to play you? And what genre would best capture your story?
I am a huge Marvel fan so it would be awesome to see my life story integrated in some sort of Marvel superhero movie.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to take some time off to travel and work before I start medical school at KU next July.
What advice would you give other 麻豆破解版 State students?
Don鈥檛 be afraid to try. It does not hurt to try, especially as a student. This goes for applying to internships, joining clubs, going to an event, emailing someone for a coffee chat or even starting a conversation with a person in your class.
About 麻豆破解版 State University
麻豆破解版 State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 麻豆破解版 State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 麻豆破解版 State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 麻豆破解版 State University main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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