Pre-Health Alumni Spotlights
Benjamin Alt
Class Year: 2020
Majors: Exercise and Sport Science
Current Hometown: Marshfield, Wisconsin
Job:
Physical Therapist at Marshfield Clinic Health System
“Every day I get to help people in many different ways, all while creating a positive, lasting impact in their lives!”
Owen Lewer
Class Year: ’20
Majors: Biology
Current Hometown: Forest Lake, Ill.
Job:
Student at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
“Do hard things: Travel if you have the means, and stretch your comfort zone. Not only will your future self thank you, but admissions committees and employers are looking for interesting and introspective applicants to fill their classes and offices.”
John Nykyforuk
Class Year: ’21
Majors: Biology
Current Hometown: Edmonton, Canada
Job:
Medical Student at the University of Alberta
“I love learning about the science behind what we’re doing, and it makes it very meaningful knowing that I’ll get to use that knowledge to improve people’s lives.”
Jack Racanelli
Class Year: ’23
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Job:
Dental Student at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
“All of the faculty in the Chemistry Department were essential in getting me to where I am today. They showed their care for me both in and out of the classroom and provided so much guidance when it came to getting prepared for dental school.”