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The one thing I'm proudest of: I was able to obtain multiple acceptances to M.D.-Ph.D. programs across the country.


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  • What assumptions, methodologies, and theoretical constructs define today’s sciences, and how are they used to understand our world?
Jason Beckta
  • Hometown: Keene, N.H.
  • Major: Individualized, Behavioral Biology
  • What I like about my major: The flexibility in course selection with an individualized major let me meet my educational goals. It really helped me get the most out of my Keene State experience and was a key factor in getting accepted to medical schools.
  • Mentor: Dr. Susan Whittemore's guidance has been integral to my success, in both my academic and my personal life.
  • Favorite class: Neurobiology
  • Favorite book: The Demon Haunted World
  • Favorite music: Tool, Nine Inch Nails
  • I recommend KSC because: It offers an amazing array of opportunities for the individuals who come to study here. Whatever you want to do with your life, Keene State has the resources to help you reach your goals.
  • Personal and career goals: To complete the M.D.-Ph.D. program at Virginia Commonwealth University, get into a residency program of my choice, and have a successful career as a physician-scientist.
  • KSC has changed me in this way: It has allowed me to discover who I am and what I'm capable of. Keene State has given me the best years of my life.
  
Christie Lee Wallace
  • Hometown: Westbrook, Conn.
  • What I like about my major: My professors have been so dedicated and personable in my major. I have learned so much and be-come friends with so many of my teachers.
  • Activities: Teaching Assistant, tour guide, Tutor, Orientation Staff leader, peer advisor, field hockey team (freshmen year), NSTA vice president, Biology Club, Senior Facility Supervisor at Spaulding Gymnasium
  • Things I do with my friends: Watch our favorite television shows, make dinner, and eat together
  • Favorite book: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
  • Favorite film: Bull Durham
  • Favorite music: John Mayer
  • Research project:I worked with Dr. Bergman with genetics and then conducted fruit fly research the second semester.
  • KSC has changed me in this way: Independence, freedom, adulthood, responsibility, time management, academic interest
Christie Lee Wallace photo by Mark Corliss
The one thing I'm proudest of: My involvement with the Americorps program Breakthrough Collaborative. I taught middle school students biology, physical science, and technology.
  
I picked KSC because: When I was on my campus tour, I immediately saw people I knew, places that looked interesting, and clubs and classes that sounded great. I knew that I would fit in here perfectly.
Jasmyne Nall
  • Hometown: Wentworth, N.H.
  • Major: Individualized, Behavioral Biology
  • What I like about my major: There are so many subfields (such as criminal justice and social disorders) that keep me interested.
  • Activities: Anthropology Club, Student Activities Council, and the Feminist Collective. I also have a job at the Olive Garden in Keene.
  • Things I do with my friends: Walk Main Street, get coffee at Brewbaker's, sit on the Quad, listen to music, and take the shuttle to Target!
  • The one thing I'm proudest of: Getting the Dean's scholarship
  • I recommend KSC because: It offers an amazing array of opportunities for the individuals who come to study here. Whatever you want to do with your life, Keene State has the resources to help you reach your goals.
  • Personal goal: Earn my master's degree.
  • KSC has changed me in this way: I've made so many new friends. My professors and academic advisor make me feel so empowered. I have definitely become more aware of myself mentally and physically since coming here.
  
Justin Sadzewicz
  • Hometown: Salem, N.H.
  • Favorite class: Applied Trumpet with Jim Boccia
  • Activities: Student Government, tour guide, KSC Concert Band, KSC Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, NSCS, Leadership Com-munity Review team member.
  • Things I do with my friends: We like to hang out, go into town, have fun and just relax.
  • I picked KSC because: I chose KSC because the campus was bustling and people seemed to be enjoying themselves everywhere. I have never regretted attending this institution.
I recommend KSC because: It is a great liberal arts college and has a great campus. Student life is vibrant, and the professors care about us. There is something for everyone on campus to participate in and you will meet a lot of new people.
  
Geof Ness
  • Hometown: Rollinsford, N.H.
  • What I like about my major: The computer industry is ever changing and always providing me with new challenges.
  • Faculty mentor: Dr. Foster has always amazed me with the amount one person can know about an area of study.
  • Favorite website: www.apple.com
  • Activities: Student Body Vice President, KSC Jazz Ensemble, SAULBrothers Jazz Quintet
  • Things I do with my friends: Play pool
  • Favorite book: The Google Story
  • Favorite music: Glenn Miller Band
  • I'm proudest of: Running my own computer repair company
  • International Exchange: I will be going abroad to Scotland in Spring 2008!
  • I recommend KSC because: It is everything you could want in a small liberal arts college. It offers anything you can look for, from clubs to areas of study.
Geof Ness photo by Julio Del Sesto '07
KSC has changed me in this way: KSC has strengthened my leadership skills and taught me how to take criticism, learn from my mistakes, and be a better person.


  


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