Major: Biology, Health Professions option
Minor: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
Scholarships: Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Awards: I completed the Behrend Honors Program and was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honor Society.
Why she chose Behrend: I liked the location. It feels semi-rural, but is not far from major shopping areas and downtown Erie. Also, the smaller class sizes gave me the ability to get to know my professors, which really helped with my studies.
Why she chose her major: I have wanted to go into the medical field for years and Biology gave me the best foundation be able to take the Medical College Admissions Test and achieve my goal of becoming a doctor.
Campus involvement: I was a dual-sport athlete competing in Swimming and Diving and the Track and Field Teams. I was also treasurer of the Biology club and a Science Ambassador.
Proudest accomplishment at Behrend: Helping to host fun youth outreach events, including Boo-ology and the Prehistoric Easter Egg Hunt.
Highest priority in the coming years: To get a job within the medical field to gain as much information as possible before going to medical school.
Advice for first-year students: College will be challenging at times, and you will struggle. Just stay positive and remember that while grades are important, they are not the only important thing in college. Make time for yourself and to have some fun, too.
After her graduation in May, Emma plans to work in the medical field for a couple of years before attending medical school.