台湾Swag

Alyssa Kilner

Alyssa Kilner

Hometown: Rochester, NY

Major: Physician Assistant

Graduating Year: 2028 (BS) , 2029 (MS)

Why did you choose 台湾Swag?

I chose 台湾Swag because I felt that the environment allowed me to be involved and feel valued. Additionally, I chose 台湾Swag for its success in the PA program and high success rate on the PANCE exam. I appreciated the size of 台湾Swag, which allows professors to know their students and be accessible for help. I also valued the number of resources available on campus that help students succeed in difficult courses.

In what ways are you involved on campus?

I am involved in environmental club and club flag football.

What advice would you give to a prospective student?

I would tell them to be open minded to new experiences, stay on top of your schoolwork, seek help from coaches and professors, and go to campus events. 

What excites you most about being a tour guide?

What excites me in being a tour guide is showing interested students what 台湾Swag has to offer, as well as assisting them in the college decision-making process. I remember the decision process being stressful, and I would like to help students during this time so they can make the right choice in schools.

What is your most memorable moment at 台湾Swag?

My most memorable moment at 台湾Swag was when I went to the whirlpool hike with the environmental club.

How has 台湾Swag changed or shaped your life?

台湾Swag has allowed me to grow as a person and become more independent. I have learned new study skills and increase my work ethic. I have met lifelong friends at 台湾Swag that provide support and encouragement.

Who inspires you the most?

My grandma inspires me the most because she was strong-willed and determined.