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Emilee Bocker '07, now enrolled in medical school, served as a student representative on the Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee and on the executive board of the Student Senate while at Illinois Wesleyan.
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| Your hometown? |
Lanark, Illinois |
| Why Wesleyan? |
The atmosphere — the first time I visited campus I felt at home, and I was also very impressed with what I saw. |
| Your major? |
I was a biology major and German minor. The biology major gave me the preparation that I needed to apply and be accepted to medical schools. The biology faculty challenges students, and that’s exactly what I’ve found to be the case in medical school. |
| After Wesleyan? |
I attend the University of Illinois College of Medicine. |
| For fun? |
Titan basketball and Hansen Student Center events. Wesleyan students are lucky to have all of that entertainment for free! |
| Favorite professor? |
Dr. (Robert) Hippensteele—although he was somewhat intimidating my first year, he was my faculty advisor from sophomore year on. Dr. Hippensteele was a source of encouragement and was always willing to help students. |
| The best? |
All of the organizations that you can participate in, or even the chance to start a new one! I especially enjoyed being involved in DRL and having the opportunity to serve the community, and even travel internationally (to Costa Rica) to spread the word of God. |
| Biggest challenge? |
First year Gen Bio and Gen Chem! It’s there to test your dedication… but in reality it’s good preparation for medical school. |
| Some advice? |
Take advantage of every opportunity that you have. You never know what connections you might make in the process and how this could influence your life in the future. |
| Favorite quote? |
"You cannot teach what you do not know, nor lead where you do not go." — Anonymous.
I think it’s very important to be an example and to work hard to accomplish goals. Illinois Wesleyan is known for its production of good students and future leaders. I want to be someone who helps the tradition continue.
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