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Meet the Drop-in Tutors!

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Avery M.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I have a sourdough starter named Taylor Sift.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The library!

Faith L.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I love to scrapbook.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the community and the beautiful campus!

Griffin M.

Major: Allied Health Studies

Fun Fact: I love adventure riding with my dad and my brother.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The beautiful campus.

Ian A.

Major: Exercise Sciences

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing Spikeball!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The cadaver lab!

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Isabelle S.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I ride horses.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The friends and faculty I have met here.

Joseph F.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I spent my entire fall 25' semester in Florida!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the scenery when it snows.

Julie F.

Major: Allied Health Studies

Fun Fact: I work at the children's hospital.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the small class sizes at Grand Valley, and the opportunities in the science departments!

Lauren K.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I love to run and be active!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the amazing free resources Grand Valley offers for academics!

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Madeleine D.

Major: Allied Health Studies

Fun Fact: I like to read!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The support and sense of community!

Maddie T.

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I have 30 cousins which is a lot, but I love it :)

Favorite Thing About GVSU: That there are countless places to study and how supportive the faculty are!

Meghan C.

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I can make an accurate chicken impression.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Laker Bowls

Molly K.

Masters: Health Science

Fun Fact: I am a jazz singer and piano player, and I currently perform music for a living.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: For me, GVSU represents my passion for science and learning. I love coming to school and learning the fascinating things that fall under the biomedical purview. GVSU feels synonymous with a future in a career that I love, and to quote Mark Twain, "find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life".

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Reece T.

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I know every country and their corresponding capital and flag.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The GVSU Rowing Team!

Rylee L.

Major: Biology

Fun Fact: I work on a cardiac and kidney transplant unit at the hospital as well as for an oncology clinic back home!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The opportunities to get involved in organizations both on and off campus that relate to my career path!

Ryleigh K.

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: The Lord of the Rings soundtrack is my go-to study music. The peaceful Shire themes pair well with my love cranial nerves, while the intense orc music reflects my fear of memorizing origins, insertions, and actions.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The incredible community of friends I have been lucky to be a part of.

Sofiia S.

Major: Biology

Fun Fact: Ukrainian was my first language, but now I speak fluent anatomy too.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love how easy it is to find a good place to study, whether it's a tucked-away corner in the library or a sunny bench by the clock tower.

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Sydney L.

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I was born with an extra toe on my right foot.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I really like the community here at GVSU, I've made some amazing friendships and I would not have been able to succeed without the support systems I have here.

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Alyssa

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I love traveling to new places!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The beautiful campus and all of the amazing people I've met.

Corine

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Lebanon and can speak three languages.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The variety of clubs and diversity.

Elaina

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I have two blind dogs.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: GVSU gives you the opportunity to make new relationships with all different kinds of people.

Erynn

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I have seven brothers.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The chemistry department!

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Evan

Major: Chemistry

Fun Fact: I am a pixel artist, it may have been a while since I made a piece but I make art at a small scale digitally.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The professors for chemistry have been consistently been great and have been motivating factors in my learning.

Gracie

Major: Chemistry

Fun Fact: I'm left-handed.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: All of the amazing opportunities.

Hannah

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: My favorite hobby outside of school is baking!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the welcoming atmosphere it has to offer. Many of my classes have fewer than 90 students, giving me plenty of opportunities to connect with my peers and professors on a deeper level. 

Ishmael

Major: Chemistry/Secondary Education

Fun Fact: I'm on the GVSU Improv Team.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The location is close to home.

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Johann

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I love bunnies

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The faculty have been very kind and helpful.

Julianna

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I love to crochet!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love how pretty the campus gets in the fall.

Katie

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I play volleyball.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love all the people who I've met!

Lucas

Major: Chemistry

Fun Fact: I am a member of the Grand Valley Tennis Club.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The school is filled with great people and the rec center is really nice.

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Maddie

Major: Allied Health Sciences Pre-PA

Fun Fact: I love watching sports!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I like the small class sizes at GVSU because they make it easier to connect with professors and create a more personal learning environment.

Madi

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I collected 9 free shirts over my first year at GVSU.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love how GV allows for a greater connection between faculty and students.

Megan

Major: Biochemistry/Pre-Dental

Fun Fact: I like to do jigsaw puzzles!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The scenic landscape throughout campus.

Molly

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I only have three wisdom teeth instead of four!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love all the connections I've made so far at GVSU! Ever since I've been here, I've met so many amazing people!

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Natalie

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I like to do acrylic nails.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Watching sunsets on the library roof.

Noah

Major: Chemistry

Fun Fact: My favorite show is Avatar: the Last Airbender.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The opportunities they offer!

Olivia

Major: Chemistry

Fun Fact: I love to do my own nails.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The beautiful walkable campus and the professors.

Quinn

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I'm left-handed.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Going to sporting events with my friends.

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Reem

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact: I've been to 8 countries.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is all the supportive professors who genuinely care about their students.

Ryan

Major: Biochemistry and CMB

Fun Fact: I can do a backflip.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: There are so many people who like chemistry. At my last school, I was the only chem major.

Samantha

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I plan to study abroad next summer and travel. 

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love all of the helpful resources and the fun opportunities.

Stuart

Major: Biochemistry

Fun Fact: Starting college, I wanted to be a librarian.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The people around here are great.

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Brandyn C.

Major: Computing Engineering

Fun Fact: I enjoy designing and deploying residential computer/CCTV networks.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Our campus showcases the beautiful nature of Michigan.

Caleb C.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Fun Fact: Besides school, most of my time is spent DMing for DnD campaigns.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The openness of the staff; they all truly want to see you succeed and always willing to help in any way they can.

Grace B.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Italy last summer!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Great libraries and study spaces on both campuses!

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Kayla

Major: Statistics

Minor: Mathematics

Fun Fact: I enjoy taking walks outside, coloring, and spending time with my friends and family.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The size of our campus. It is also really pretty in the fall!

Caden

Major: Applied Math and Statistics

Fun Fact: I am a part of the applied stats combined degree program! (please ask me about it)

Favorite Thing About GVSU: There are a lot of secret places that you and your friends can take photos at.

Maitlin

Major: Statistics

Minors: English and Math

Fun Fact: I did an internship in New Zealand this summer. 

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The lights they put up in the trees during the winter. It always makes campus shine a little brighter.

Catelyn

Major: Secondary Math Education

Fun Fact: I enjoy working out, hiking, fishing, anything active and outdoors really.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The size of GVSU and the fact that we have a downtown campus. It is super pretty, and it's nice going down there to get a change of scenery.

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Cody

Major: Secondary Education, Mathematics

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin brother named Zach (yes, like Zack and Cody). I'm right-handed, but strangely he is a lefty!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the wide range of clubs and extracurriculars that I've been able to find. I like to dabble in the Mario Kart Club and I'm getting into the Euchre Club too!

Lauren

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Cybersecurity, Mathematics

Fun Fact: I love learning about shipwrecks and airplanes.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The beautiful campus and all the opportunities to meet new people.

Auben

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Fun Fact: I play on the men's lacrosse team here at Grand Valley

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Having both the Allendale and Downtown campus. Also the colors in the fall.

Nancy

Major: Biomedical engineering

Minor: Mathematics

Fun Fact: I enjoy doing photography!

Favorite thing about GVSU: The campus and all the friends I made here.

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Major: Secondary Math Education

Fun Fact: I enjoy horseback riding in my free time.

Favorite thing about GVSU: The beautiful campus and the abundance of resources available for students.

Nolan

Major: Secondary Math Education

Fun Fact: In my free time I love to spend time with friends, watch movies, and play Guitar Hero.

Favorite thing about GVSU: The supportive staff and faculty that are here to help you!

Maddie

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Minor: Chemistry

Fun Fact: I have a pet turtle.

Favorite thing about GVSU: The nature on campus and our proximity to Grand Rapids.

Amelie

Major: Elementary Education (PCKET PK-6)

Minor: Mathematics Middle Grades Teaching (5-9)

Fun Fact: I was born in the US and I grew up in Switzerland, but I have a british accent!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love walking around campus in the fall, and meeting new people every semester! 

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Josh

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Minor: Chemistry

Favorite thing about GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is the sense of community. I’ve had the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with my mentors, peers, and faculty, and those connections have made my experience especially rewarding.

Simon

Major: Theoretical Mathematics

Fun Fact: I used to be a Finance Major

Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how helpful and supportive the professors are.

Camille

Major: Geography, Geospatial Technology

Fun Fact: I enjoy sewing my own clothes and swimming in Lake Michigan.

Favorite thing about GVSU: Walking the Idema Explorers Trail on the south part of campus. There are an abundance of wildflowers and great blue herons when the weather is warm!

Maisie

Masters: Applied Statistics

Fun Fact: I am originally from England!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is all of the amazing professors, students, and people I have met here!

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Jack K.

Major: Finance

Fun Fact: My favorite movie is Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The kind professors who are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure students' success in the classroom.

Jack S.

Major: Accounting, Finance

Fun Fact: I love both watching and playing sports.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: How much there is to do on and around campus.

Natalia L.

Major: Marketing, Economics

Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that my birthday is on Christmas (December 25th).

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The campus and close it is to downtown Grand Rapids.

Ryan G.

Major: Accounting, Finance

Fun Fact: I love board games.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The scenery on campus.

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Stephen B.

Major: Business

Fun Fact: I am planning on attending law school after I graduate from GVSU.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love the Rec Center!

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Maitlin

Major: Statistics

Minors: English and Math

Fun Fact: I did an internship in New Zealand this summer. 

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The lights they put up in the trees during the winter. It always makes campus shine a little brighter.

Caden

Major: Applied Math and Statistics

Fun Fact: I am a part of the applied stats combined degree program! (please ask me about it)

Favorite Thing About GVSU: There are a lot of secret places that you and your friends can take photos at.

Maisie

Masters: Applied Statistics

Fun Fact: I am originally from England!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: My favorite thing about GVSU is all of the amazing professors, students, and people I have met here!

Kayla

Major: Statistics

Minor: Mathematics

Fun Fact: I enjoy taking walks outside, coloring, and spending time with my friends and family.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The size of our campus. It is also really pretty in the fall!

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Madelyn

Masters: Data Analytics & Data Science

Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Italy with GV last summer. Also my favorite hobby is to travel!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: My favorite spot on campus is the Steelcase Library on our Pew Campus.

Ava

Masters: Applied Statistics

Fun Fact: I learned how to ski when I was 4 years old.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Playing on the club tennis team!

Dylan

Major:  Psychology

Minor: Applied Statistics, Aging and Adult Life

Fun Fact: I'm on the Men's Club Volleyball Team here at GV

Favorite Thing About GVSU: The wide variety of student organizations and activities that are offered at and around GV. It seems like no matter your interests, there are some people at GV like you.

Simon

Major: Theoretical Mathematics

Fun Fact: I used to be a Finance Major

Favorite thing about GVSU: I love how helpful and supportive the professors are.

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Payton

Masters: Data Science & Analytics

Fun Fact: I love reading and playing video games.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love that I am able to find my community through events and clubs, especially STAGE.

Amelie

Major: Elementary Education (PCKET PK-6)

Minor: Mathematics Middle Grades Teaching (5-9)

Fun Fact: I was born in the US and I grew up in Switzerland, but I have a british accent!

Favorite Thing About GVSU: I love walking around campus in the fall, and meeting new people every semester! 

Jayson

Masters: Applied Statistics

Fun Fact: I lived in Alaska for 4 years.

Favorite Thing About GVSU: Hiking in the ravines.

Nick

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Fun Fact: I love anything to do with the outdoors, hiking, fishing, camping, snowboarding, or just hanging out at the beach.

Favorite thing about GVSU: Winning a National Championship with the Club Dodgeball Team in 2022

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