General | 10/10/2019 11:00:00 AM
Senior Nicole Hanselman of the Elmira College women's soccer team is in her third season with the program and second as a starter. Hanselman, a forward, is off to a strong start in 2019, with career-high totals of two goals and five points, while appearing in all 10 games for the Soaring Eagles. She currently holds a 3.77 grade-point average and last spring, received the Wayne Moschetti '73 Memorial Award, which is presented to a varsity athlete who is a member of the junior class. "The recipient exemplifies the quality of spirit, character and academic achievement as that of Wayne Moschetti."
Hanselman holds many leadership roles on campus. She is the Treasurer of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Secretary of TriBeta Biological Honor Society, Treasurer of Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society, and Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.
Nicole Hanselman - Tomorrow's Leader
Major: Biology (medical track)
Minor: Chemistry
GPA: 3.77
Class Year: Senior
Favorite Professional Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Various Academic Honors/Academic or Athletic Clubs:
- Elmira Scholar Athlete Recipient (2016-2019)
- Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
- Treasurer of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
- Treasurer of Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society
- Secretary of TriBeta Biological Honor Society
- Recipient of the Wayne Moschetti Athletic Award (Spring 2019)
Community Service Projects: I have volunteered at Southside Community Center, Elmira, NY, where I tutored elementary and middle school students and helped them with their homework. At Southside Community Center, I interacted with students and provided a fun, safe place where students could take their minds off of the stresses of school and personal struggles. I also helped students with communication skills by teaching them how to interact appropriately with other students and staff members.
Plans After Graduation: After graduation, I plan to take a gap year to work as a medical scribe, while studying for the MCAT and applying to medical school.
What Do You See Yourself Doing in 5 Years?: I see myself attending a medical school and obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills to become a wise, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor.
What Do You See Yourself Doing in 10-15 Years?: I see myself using my God-given talents and learned skills to help children live healthy lives. I also hope to bolster the reputation of the healthcare system by being a caring, conscientious, and trustworthy medical provider.
Interesting or Exciting Internships You Have Done or Are Currently Working On: This past summer, I was a medical research intern at Joy Wellness Partners in San Diego, California. This internship allowed me to observed outpatient visits including ultrasound-guided stem cell therapies for musculoskeletal injuries and pain, neurofeedback therapy, hormone replacement therapy, intravenous vitamin therapy, naturopathic medicine consultations, chiropractic adjustments, primary care visits, and aesthetic treatments. I also wrote 15 Patient Case Reports on Ultrasound-Guided Regenerative Medicine Procedures, including Stellate Ganglion Blocks for PTSD, and Placental Tissue Matrix Allograft and Stem Cell Exosomes for pain and Injuries.
In 2018, I participated in the BeeMORE Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) in North Carolina State University (NCSU). I worked under a North Carolina State University professor, alongside of a NCSU graduate student. I gathered bee samples to determine diversity and abundance of bee populations across North Carolina, I also analyzed pathogens found in native bees. Finally, I presented my research findings in the NCSU Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and published an educational video titled “My Summer with Bees”, based on my internship in BeeMORE.
How Has Playing in the Empire 8 Prepared You for Life After College?: Being part of the EC women’s soccer team has stretched me to step out of my comfort zone and push myself mentally and physically on and off the field; it has challenged me to be a better version of myself every day. This sport has required me to be an effective communicator and a “team player”, collaborating with my teammates and coaches to strive for excellence in every game we play and everything we do.
Favorite Athletic Memory from Your Time in College: My favorite memory is our Halloween practice tradition, where each class gets to dress up as someone or something. We also do fun soccer activities and enjoy each other’s company.
Biggest On-Campus Mentor: My biggest on-campus mentors are my biology professor, Dr. Amy Lyndaker, my pre-med advisor and biology professor, Dr. Lynn Gillie, and my soccer coach, Kaitlyn Mallernee.
What Have You Learned About Yourself from Freshman to Senior Year?: I have learned that I do not have to be popular or famous to make a difference in my community; I can have a positive impact on my community by being myself—by being kind to others, by being positive, and by connecting with elementary and middle school students to share my enthusiasm for science with them at Science Fairs. Another thing I have learned is that I am not alone in my higher education journey. My family members, friends, professors, and coaches are all behind me, supporting me, encouraging me, and wanting me to succeed and achieve my goals.
What Type of Leader Are You?: I strongly believe that actions speak louder than words, so my leadership style is to lead by example.
One Thing Most People Do Not Know About You: One thing most people don’t know about me is that I grew up in Vietnam and had to make a lot of adjustments (language, culture, food, climate, school system) when I moved to the U.S. in 2008 to join my adoptive family.
Advice for Freshmen Teammates or Student-Athletes: My biggest advice for freshmen teammates or any student-athletes is to get involved with your school and community and take advantage of the resources your school offers. Make the most of your professors’ time and experience; don’t be afraid to ask for clarification and help when you don’t understand something. They were students once, so they understand how hard it is to be a student. In fact, most of them love it when students come to them and ask for help. Another piece of advice I would give: do not be too fixated on your goals that you forget to enjoy the journey that gets you there.
The Empire 8 Conference's “Tomorrow’s Leaders Compete Here” Series features a student-athlete from one of its member institutions who has emerged as a leader not only on the field of play, but in the classroom and in the community.
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