Anthony

Major:
Biology (Pre-Med), Philosophy (majors) / Chemistry, Anthropology​ (minors)

Hometown:
Kenosha, WI

Extracurricular / Campus Activities:
Organizations I have been a part of include: Omicron Delta Kappa, Black Student Union, Student Alliance for Latino Studies and Advancement, National Residence Hall Honorary, Pre-Med and Allied Health, and Community Housing Council. Intramurals has also been something I have always tried to participate in, such as basketball, trench ball, badminton, kick ball, broomball, flag football and volleyball. 

Why did you choose to attend UWSP?
Coming to UWSP was a choice that I came to after I visited the campus. I came to see the campus through the Multicultural Leadership Camp, and there I met a lot of the people I am still friends with today. That program is the only reason I came to UWSP and without it I probably would have ended up somewhere else, so I am grateful for it.

What do you like most about going to UWSP?
The best thing about being a UWSP student is that if you have the drive you can really do whatever you want. The campus has a lot to offer if you go searching for it. I decided to go searching right away and got involved in everything I could possibly fit on my plate. Being so involved is the reason I have stayed here and why I would definitely recommend this school to almost anyone.

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? 
Being that I am a multicultural student, I usually spend most of my time in the Multicultural Resource Center. I do everything from studying to sleeping there. My closest friends are the people that are there almost every day with me.

What is your favorite memory of your time here at UWSP? 
I have a daughter who is five years old now and my favorite memory comes from her. She came to one of my award ceremonies and when I got announced she got up and clapped for me and ran up to me on my way back to my seat. As I picked her up to go back to my seat she gave me a big hug and told me she wanted to be just like me. That really touched me and made all the work I put into school worth it.

What are your career goals?
I want to become a neurosurgeon. Once I graduate I will be heading straight to medical school

How has UWSP prepared you for your future?
My classes have definitely prepared me for my future, and I feel that I am adequately prepared for medical school.  I have been able to get an internship, connections to medical schools, and help with my resume and interviewing skills here.

What advice would you give to a new UWSP student?
Overall my advice is to go out and make your own college experience and tailor it to you. One thing I would recommend to anyone to do is to try a study abroad program. I have had the privilege of being able to do so and it really was an amazing experience. To those that don’t have the time to go abroad for a semester, like me, going over spring break, winter break, or summer is a great option. Graduating from college and not taking advantage of being able to study abroad is something I would have regretted and I am sure most people would feel the same way. 

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