Research with Rachel

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Let’s meet Rachel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She’s studying mathematics and minoring in finance. At Saint Vincent, you will be challenged academically. You’ll encounter new ideas and you’ll be pushed to expand your mind. 82% of Bearcats who apply to medical school are admitted. Students get prestigious research opportunities and attend many of the nation’s best graduate programs. Let’s hear more from Rachel. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Growing up, I had varying interests and a love for learning, but I was always drawn to mathematics. Saint Vincent is an ideal place for a learner like me because not only do I get to study math, I also receive a liberal arts education that allows me to learn about many subjects. The neighborhood of Saint Vincent has provided me with a safe space to create lasting relationships and life skills. There are many opportunities to meet unique people with different interests by engaging in the smaller pockets of our community. I’ve been blessed to learn from professors and instructors as well as fellow students in the mathematics department, the theater program, and the Fred Rogers Institute. I love that my social and academic lives are intertwined and in all my endeavors, I’m supported and uplifted by those around me. My professors have gone above and beyond to give me extra opportunities to learn and push me out of my comfort zone, especially by providing me with research experience. It’s so special to be able to pursue my academic goals while exploring my hobbies by participating in some of the many clubs that Saint Vincent offers. My professors encouraged and assisted me in applying to the University of Michigan Dearborn Research Program that I was accepted into this past summer. The many careers that I could pursue with my degree and the research experience that Saint Vincent has given me have helped me learn about myself, my field of study, and how to collaborate with others. I feel that I’m ready to navigate life after college and whatever career I end up in, I have endless support and experiences to help me thrive. I never dreamed that I would have this many opportunities to explore new ideas and solve problems, but I’m so grateful and excited for how they will enrich my future. Back to you, Alex.

– Rachel, it’s so great that the liberal arts education has allowed you to study the subject you’re passionate about while also learning other things that make you a well-rounded learner and how that education and support from your professors have helped you get into coveted research programs. No wonder SVC’s Medical School acceptance rate is one of the highest in the nation, absolutely incredible.