Kiara Crawford

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Year in school: I graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences this past May. This fall, I am beginning a graduate certificate in higher education administration.

Major/program: I studied Health Sciences with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Science.

A fun fact about me: I have a twin brother! 

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: This past summer was my second doing what my friends and I call “CoMo Summer.” My favorite part about it is trying new restaurants around town — there’s also a shorter wait in the summer.

Kinsey Evans

Hometown: Pilot Point, Texas

Year in school: Senior

Major/program: I am majoring in Health Science with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Science on the pre-Physical Therapy track.

What I love about CHS: I love how helpful and caring the professors are at CHS. The relationships I have made with the staff and professors in CHS are invaluable to me.

A fun fact about me: I grew up in a small town where my graduating class only had 48 students. Coming to Mizzou was a HUGE change for me!

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: How beautiful campus is in the summer! All of the flowers, trees and gardens are in bloom, and it is gorgeous.

Savannah Gonzales

Hometown: Muskego, Wisconsin

Year in school: I am about to enter my first year in graduate school!

Major/program: I just graduated in May with my BHS in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

What I love about CHS: The people! My Mizzou experience would not have been as amazing as it was without the outstanding community that CHS has provided me.

A fun fact about me: This is my third summer being a CHS peer advisor!

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: I love being able to walk around campus in the beautiful weather and see all the Summer Welcome festivities take place!

Zoe Kladis

Hometown: Lockport, Illinois

Year in school: Junior

Major/program: I’m in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences.

What I love about CHS: I love the diversity within each program and the fact that each program has the common goal of helping and benefiting others and the well-being of the community. Finding a group of people with the common goal of helping others is incredible.

A fun fact about me: I have moved five times within the past two years! Lived through a lot of boxes, that’s for sure! 

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: Exploring different parts of Columbia that I never have before, such as going hiking or to the farmers market. Learning about the Columbia community is so special to me, and I am happy to have the summer opportunity to do so! 

Lauren Stroupe

Hometown: Columbia, Missouri

Year in school: Sophomore

Major/program: I’m currently pre-professional, but I plan to change to Nuclear Medicine.

What I love about CHS: The professors are very hands-on and helpful. Everyone is great!

A fun fact about me: I have not missed a home Mizzou football game since I was born.

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: Taking a break from school and all the craziness that goes on during the semester.

Grace Verslues

Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri

Year in school: Sophomore

Major/program: Health Sciences with an emphasis on Health and Wellness (Pre-Occupational Therapy)

What I love about CHS: One thing I love about the College of Health Sciences is the people. Ever since I came to Mizzou, everyone in the College of Health Sciences had made me feel so welcome and cared for.

A fun fact about me: I live on a farm!

My favorite aspect of summer at Mizzou: Feeling the excitement coming from the incoming freshman and getting to be a part of one of their first experiences here at Mizzou!