Matt Gish of Bemidji is one of 10 students featured in an episode of the Amazon Prime series “The College Tour,” highlighting the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — Matt Gish of Bemidji will be featured in an episode of the Amazon Prime series “The College Tour,” highlighting the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, set to premiere on May 28.
“The College Tour” was filmed on the CSB and SJU campus in fall 2023 and features 10 students and alums sharing their stories to inspire the next generation of students, a release said.
Gish graduated with a degree in biochemistry and neuroscience from Saint John’s University in 2022. While at SJU, he was a member of the track team and volunteered with the campus EMT squad.
Upon graduation, Gish spent a year in Kenya serving with the Benedictine Volunteer Corps. He is now a student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.
“Preparing for medical school was daunting,” Gish said in the episode. “I’m glad I chose a small, residential, liberal arts community like Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s. The small class sizes and easy access to pre-med faculty mentorship helped me keep on top of coursework and stay on track toward my goals.”
The episode featuring the universities and students is available for viewing on the CSB and SJU website and YouTube channel now and is scheduled to begin streaming on Amazon Prime on May 28.
“Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s are just remarkable places, and taping this episode was a tremendous experience,” Alex Boylan, host of “The College Tour,” said in the release. “From the moment I set foot here, all the crew talked about was how the hospitality is real — we definitely felt it. And when folks watch the episode, they’re going to see it, too, and hear the passion for both institutions and the beauty in which they’re integrated.”