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Senior, Health Sciences
Wichita, Kansas

“I became highly involved at WSU, and with each new experience I rediscovered my passion for learning, my pride in my hometown, and my excitement for my future career, and even confidence in myself. Looking back, my path to becoming a Shocker was not the straightforward one I once imagined. But it was in finding my way back to Wichita State that I found so much more than a college. I found a community, a renewed love for education, and the place where I truly belong.”

Senior, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Marketing
Garden Plain, Kansas

“Through my work in scholarship programs, I’ve supported academic excellence and service, and in Sig Ep I’ve had the privilege of building a community that values growth, brotherhood, and leadership development. These experiences have allowed me to mentor peers, raise our chapter GPA, and represent WSU at national conferences, all while carrying Shocker spirit beyond campus. I take pride in showcasing Wichita State’s values of leadership, service, and community wherever I go.”

Junior, Finance
Whitewater, Kansas

“Choosing Wichita State was an easy decision. After my visit, I felt a strong sense of community and belonging. As a business student, the professional connections that this University has are unmatched. Another factor was the involvement opportunities and the amount of diversity on campus. After growing up in a rural community, Wichita State showed a vast amount of new opportunities I could engage in to help me grow as a professional and as a person.”

Junior, Design and Technical Theatre
Dallas, Texas

“After viewing campus and meeting with faculty and staff, they helped put a plan into action for work and scholarships. I really valued their support, and I knew Wichita State University could help me reach my goals. I think engagement and service around campus and the community is very important to having a well-rounded view.”

Senior, Healthcare Administration and Business Administration
Wichita, Kansas

“From the moment I stepped on campus I immediately felt welcomes, I made friends instantly, and I knew this is where I was meant to grow. Being a Shocker is about more than just classes. It’s about finding my voice as a leader, building lifelong connections, and embracing  every opportunity to give back to my community. Wichita State isn’t just my school; it’s a part of my identity. It’s the place that has shaped me into the leader I am today and has given me more than I could have imagined.”

Senior, Social Work
Kansas City, Kansas

“While after this year, my physical time on WSU’s campus will conclude, I hope the positive legacy I’ve begun to create does not leave with me. I’ve always believed in leaving things better than I found them. Whether it’s smiling at the RSC staff members or thanking my fellow Shockers for holding the classroom door open for me, I hope that with all my involvement and daily campus interactions, I can leave WSU 1% better than I found it, ensuring the seeds I planted continue to grow.”

Senior, Biomedical Engineering
Honolulu, Hawaii

“My journey to Wichita State began with uncertainty, but it quickly transformed into purpose. From discovering my passion for biomedical engineering to falling in love with campus during my tour, WSU became more than a university – it became my home. I’m proud to be part of this university, and I’m ready to represent it with heart, pride, and leadership.”

Senior, Aerospace Engineering
Lagos, Nigeria

“I have been involved on campus almost from day one. While there is a diverse selection of involvement, it had been centered around making sure Shockers after me get more than I did coming on. Leadership and involvement have never been just about climbing the ladders and gaining titles, but leaving a legacy and trail of real positive influence in the lives of other Shockers, being the reason someone else can say they have loved being a Shocker.”

Graduate, Criminal Justice
Hutchinson, Kansas

“In graduate school I will be pursuing my passion for criminal justice reform and help victims of crime and juvenile offenders get the resources they need early on, giving them the best chance at finding their own success and closure. To me, pursuing higher education is not just about getting a degree, it’s about improving the quality of life for countless individuals to come. With so much responsibility day to day I am so glad I can lean on my Shocker family whenever I need support.”

Senior, Political Science and Sociology
Hutchinson, Kansas

“To me, being a Shocker is about being a servant leader, a voice for others, and a proud representative of that values that make WSU so unique. I carry those values in everything I do, and I will continue to do so well beyond graduation. I hope to one day return to WSU as a professor, helping guide the next generation od Shockers just as this institution has guided me. I am proud to be part of the Shocker family, and I am deeply honored to represent our university.”

Senior, Psychology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

“Through roles like Resident Assistant, HOPE Services Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, and Student Learning Center tutor, I have helped student access resources and feel supported. In leadership roles with the Psychology Club, the Honors College Student Council, and as an Honors Ambassador, I have worked to build community, represent student voices, and welcome others into the university I have grown to love. I want to represent the spirit of what it means to be a Shocker.”

Senior, Marketing
Cassville, Missouri

“My time at WSU has been shaped by a dedication to leadership and community, both in my role as ROTC Cadet and in my daily campus life. I strive to lead with intention, support those around me, and reflect the values that make our university so special. I’ve embraced challenges, from balancing academics with military service to navigating motherhood as a student, and each experience has strengthened my connection to WSU. Wichita State has shown me what true support looks like, and I’ve made it a priority to pass that same encouragement to others.”