1. Why did you choose SLU?
SLU has one of the top nursing programs in the nation. It has such a good reputation and is widely respected. Coming from Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Mo., I applied to several nursing schools in the Midwest. But I liked SLU the best because the people here take the extra step to make you understand that they want you here and what’s best for you.

2. What does your scholarship mean to you?
It means everything to me. My scholarship takes a little bit of the weight off my shoulders.

3. Explain the importance of a Jesuit education.
At SLU, the focus is on developing a person as a whole, which is going to benefit me as a nurse. So many schools focus only on the technical skills, but SLU also teaches you to focus on the patient as a person. The nursing program strives to help each student become a better person, which will, in turn, help create better nurses.

4. What are your future plans?
To become a nurse and eventually a nurse anesthetist.

5. Why are gifts to scholarships important?
My scholarship is a huge reason why I am here. There are less expensive schools available that many people may only attend because they can’t afford an education at a place like SLU. Scholarships help open a door for students who would not be able to be here without help. I hope to someday have the opportunity to donate to scholarships so I can provide the same quality education to another student, much like what has been given to me.