My motivation

Every time I gain an achievement, I get a deeper hunger for the next success. I learn from my failures and feed on my victories. With my family, friends, and the Aquinas College community to support me, I feel safe in putting myself out there and trying my hardest to achieve success.

My latest accomplishments

I was recently asked to speak on a college panel at the DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids. I had the great experience to speak to high school juniors and seniors about the big decisions they have in choosing a college that is the right fit for them. I was grateful to be speaking alongside three students from other small colleges in the Grand Rapids area.

Next big goal

As the president the environmental organization EPIC at Aquinas, I fight a constant battle for student interest in the environment. In my experiences, I have found that creating a personal relationship with nature results in a greater care towards the environment. The only way we can help improve the natural world is by first finding a reason within ourselves so we can be motivated in our cause for a healthier planet. My goal is to be the liaison between Aquinas students and the great outdoors. 

Why is choosing your own path important?

Nothing tells more of a persons character then the decisions he/she makes in a lifetime. I believe that if I want to change the world, I need to have my own ideas and the motivation to make them realities. I want to choose my own path because I want to be different, and people notice when things are different.

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