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Name: Katie Weber Hometown: Palmer, Illinois Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Why did you choose to attend Lake Land College? I first came to Lake Land directly after high school on a basketball scholarship. After two years here, I transferred and completed my bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences. However, after working in the field for a while, I realized I was not happy with the major I chose. So, I’m back, pursuing a degree in pre-vet med. I came to Lake Land because I’m comfortable here and know the education I receive here will help me excel in the veterinary medicine field. The instructors are very helpful and the chemistry scholarship available through the Lake Land Foundation has made it possible for me to come back to school to earn the degree I really want.
What are your career plans? I would like to transfer to Colorado State University after finishing here in order to become a large animal or livestock vet.
Name: Kelli Utz Hometown: Effingham, Illinois Major: Pre-Medicine Why did you choose to study at Lake Land? For me and my family, Lake Land is an affordable, practical option. My sisters also went here, so my parents are a little bias about Lake Land and know it’s a great school. It is also nice to stay close to home with family and friends nearby. Moving far away and not knowing anyone, plus starting my college education, would have been a stressful situation.
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Hometown: Neoga, Illinois Major: Pre-Pharmacy What is something that sticks out to you about your education at Lake Land College? I like how my instructors focus on critical thinking skills and practical applications of our coursework rather than just focusing on memorization. I really like how Dr. Capitosti is very interactive in class. He is excellent at explaining the material in depth.
What are your career aspirations? I would like to transfer to Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in order to earn my bachelor’s in pharmacology. I’ve thought about one day owning by own business, too, but to start, I’d like to work in a pharmacy setting.
To learn more about the Chemistry Department at Lake Land, check out the stories of four students pursuing degrees and careers related to the chemical sciences. Or, visit: www.lakelandcollege.edu/as/msd.
FULL circle • Summer 2014
I’m undecided on where I’d like to transfer, but I’ve been thinking about St. Louis University in order to complete my degree in chemistry or biology and then move on to med school. I’ve also always enjoyed working with children, so pediatrics interests me.
Name: Bailey Dow