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Ella Kretten '25 - PAC Captain

Major: Human Health and Physiological Sciences   

麻豆破解版 me: I am a junior from NJ and I am a member of the 麻豆破解版 volleyball team. I plan to continue my education either in nursing or medical school after 麻豆破解版. In my free time, I love to crochet and read.  

Why PAC?: I wanted to join PAC because when I was an underclassman i found it extremely helpful in so many ways such as working on lab reports or helping me study for practical exams. Now that I am an upperclassman I want to provide that same level of support to the new students. 

Favorite class and why: My favorite class at 麻豆破解版 must be anatomy and physiology I and II. I am overall a huge fan of how certain functions in our bodies work and both the lecture and lab explored that content so well. I was constantly interested and excited to learn more. 

Academic Advice: Time management is crucial! It鈥檚 super easy to lose track of when assignments are due or when tests and quizzes are so try to stay organized! Also, start studying sooner, there are so many things to do in college so studying early for shorter amounts of time will help a lot!

Lucy Brekke '27

Major: Health and Human Physiological Sciences   

麻豆破解版 me: I am a sophomore from Ames IA and hoping to earn my doctorate in Physical Therapy after 麻豆破解版. In my free time, I love to do anything outdoors, be running, hiking, or just sitting outside between classes. I also enjoy petting all the dogs and a good coffee!

Why PAC? As a freshman, HPPAC gave me so much support, especially for labs. I feel like I learned so much, not only about the classes I was taking, but also about good study habits in general. I wanted to join the program in order to help incoming students in the same way and ensure that they are able to be supported in the way I was.

Favorite class and why: My favorite class I have taken so far would have to be Anatomy and Physiology I. This class was definitely a challenge for me, but I learned so much and found all the material very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the way my own body functions, but I also felt like I learned information that would be very relevant in my future career.

Academic advice: Start early! I have found that when I get assignments, even if they are not due for a while, starting or even just planning how you will get them done makes them seem lot less daunting in the long run. Also, make it fun for yourself. Study with friends or find a spot on campus that you don't dread going to.

Evan Freeman-Gallant '25

Major: Health and Human Physiological Sciences      

麻豆破解版 me:. I am from Saratoga Springs NY, and I plan to continue my education in PT after I graduate. I love anything to do with the outdoors, photography, and fitness.  

Why PAC?: I joined PAC because I want to provide the same level of support I received from PAC as a new 麻豆破解版 student. Attending PAC sessions made a huge difference when it came to lab reports, studying for lab practical exams, and my overall understanding in Anatomy and Physiology.  

Favorite class and why: My favorite course so far at 麻豆破解版 has been Anatomy and Physiology 1. I loved learning about the structure and function of all the muscles and nervous system. 

Academic Advice: Start your work early! Not saving your work until the last moment will make your life much easier. Some of these courses can feel overwhelming at times, especially with a full schedule, but breaking it down and starting early can make all the difference. 

Adrian Robledo '27

Major: Health and Human Physiological Sciences and Social Work 

麻豆破解版 Me: Hello! My name is Adrian, I use they/them pronouns. I am from Denver, Colorado, so I鈥檝e got high-altitude superpowers. After 麻豆破解版, I plan to get an adult job that hopefully puts my major to use. In my free time, I do all kinds of crafts, regret my spending habits and gather silly things to display in my room. 

Why PAC?: I joined PAC because I was recommended for it and that made me really happy, so I did it. I also wanted more experience helping people, so I can get better at it and put that on my resume. PAC is really helpful, especially with lab reports and general access to models. It鈥檚 a great resource and I took the opportunity to be a part of it. Also, I liked the shirt.

Favorite Class and Why: My favorite class at 麻豆破解版 so far has been Anatomy and Physiology II. I really liked learning about kidneys and then explaining how kidneys worked to everyone I could and freaking them out just a little bit. 

Academic Advice: Ask questions. I usually don鈥檛, but it鈥檇 be great if I did. If you don鈥檛 want to ask questions, then pay attention and look stuff up. Or ask someone you鈥檙e comfortable with who is either smarter than you or will ask the question for the both of you.

Melissa Severino '26

Major: Health and Human Physiological Sciences         

Minor: Biology

麻豆破解版 Me: I am a sophomore from Westchester, New York, and I am on the basketball team at 麻豆破解版. My post-graduation plan is to earn my doctorate in physical therapy and work with athletes. I also love weight lifting and paint by numbers!

Why PAC: I wanted to join PAC because of the impact that this program has had on me. When first taking HHPS classes, I was overwhelmed by the lab reports and practicals. The peer academic coaches helped me understand the material and also taught me how to study for the exams. I would love to assist other students in the way that I was helped. 

Favorite Class and Why: My favorite class at 麻豆破解版 has been Principles of Nutrition for Health and Performance with Professor Christopher Kotarsky. It was the first nutrition class I have ever taken so I found it very interesting to learn brand new material. My favorite part was learning how to create healthy, well-balanced meals that were also cost-effective. 

Academic Advice: My advice would be to always ask for help if you need it. There are so many great resources on campus (including PAC) that can help you. Don't be afraid to reach out for help; questions are always welcome!

Jenna Werchen '27

Major: Health and Human Physiological Sciences 

麻豆破解版 Me: I am from the Bronx, NY. I am on the ultimate frisbee team at 麻豆破解版 and I play on a club team over the summers. I spent my summer coaching gymnastics and in my free time I love to rock climb and eat good food. 

Why PAC?: I started going to PAC week 1 of my freshman year and it was incredibly helpful for lab practicals. Working with the models hands on really helped me excel in those tests and I want to help others succeed in the same way. 

Favorite Class and Why: I loved Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Professor Reynolds. Learning about all of the parts of my own body felt so cool and the classes were super engaging. 

Academic Advice: Try to get things done early, especially studying for practicals! Even just a couple minutes a day helps with retaining the information and lowering stress. 

Lex Zacheis '27

Majors: Health and Human Physiology and Biology 

麻豆破解版 me: I am a sophomore from Fairbanks, Alaska. After 麻豆破解版, I plan to become a physician's assistant specializing in OBGYN. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, and hanging out with friends. 

Why PAC?: I loved taking anatomy and physiology with Professor Reynolds and when I was presented with the opportunity to become a PAC, I saw it as a great chance to continue my exploration of health and human phys while also helping others gain a deeper understanding of the subject. 

Favorite Class and Why: I'm split between anatomy and phys I/II with Professor Reynolds and Nutrition with Chris Kotarsky. Both professors are super engaging and have an infectious good attitude that makes you want to learn more about the topic. 

Academic Advice: Get into a studying routine. You don't have to do homework for every class every day, so it's great to plan ahead to allow yourself to have some days off instead of cramming in all assignments right before they are due.