Emily Merten
Emily Merten initially opposed a career in medicine. Her mother is a nurse, while her father is a pharmacist. “I was going to become a teacher,” she said.
But during her junior year of high school,... Learn More »
Autumn Neale
Autumn Neale has always been interested in science. “It’s an area I’ve always thrived in,” she said.
In middle school, the Lincoln native was diagnosed with a chronic illness – Hashimoto’s... Learn More »
Jennifer Nemtiz
Jennifer Nemitz enjoyed working as a medical receptionist. Later, she became a certified nursing assistant. But she realized she wanted and needed more.
“I needed to level up,” she said. “I have a... Learn More »
Emily Faubel
Emily Faubel made a last-minute decision to play golf in college. It’s a decision that changed the trajectory of her academic career and led her to College of Saint Mary.
The junior from Elverson, Pa... Learn More »
Shamra Lundeen, MSN, RN
Shamra Fritsch Lundeen first stepped on College of Saint Mary’s campus as a student seeking her bachelor’s degree in nursing. The University’s message of women empowerment spoke to her.
“Every... Learn More »
Gabby Felker
Gabby Felker was 9 years old when her sister had an accident. Molly, then 2, choked on a hot dog that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
“Throughout my childhood, I witnessed a lot of healthcare... Learn More »
Madison Duran
Madison Duran’s first exposure to occupational therapy was a life-changing experience. Her grandmother had cancer.
“During that traumatic and sad time, the therapists made a difference in her life... Learn More »
Lyna Truong
When Lyna Truong chose to major in biology, she was unsure what career path she would take with the degree. But as a recipient of College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholarship, the... Learn More »
Sam Homan
Sam Homan initially attended college to become a nurse. But after his first clinical rotation, he changed his mind. “I got exposed to occupational therapy and fell in love with it,” he said.
After... Learn More »
Pam Martinez
When Pam Martinez enrolled at College of Saint Mary, she was unsure what she wanted to study. “In high school, a lot of things piqued my interest, so I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go,” she... Learn More »
Kayla Richmond
Kayla Richmond was in the process of completing College of Saint Mary’s Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program last summer when she realized that she wanted to further her education. Then, she... Learn More »
Lilly Alfaro
Lilly Alfaro planned to attend medical school after earning her undergraduate degree in kinesiology. Then, she was injured while playing intramural rugby, causing her to see an occupational therapist... Learn More »
Leslie Le
Leslie Le was completing her training to become a certified nursing assistant when she learned about College of Saint Mary’s Josie Harper Scholarship from her professor.
Through the Josie Harper... Learn More »
Michelle Davidson
As Michelle Davidson, a graduate student at College of Saint Mary, was developing her capstone project, she decided to draw on her own experience: ice skating.
Michelle planned Skating Away Stress: A... Learn More »
Blaze
Over Christmas break, Rosario Chaclan, a junior at College of Saint Mary, talked with her mother about starting a Bible study group on campus. Her mother encouraged her to speak to Liz Ludvik, the... Learn More »
