In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow’s health care professionals. Today we meet:
- Name: Gage Rensch
- Hometown: Omaha
- Program/Year: College of Medicine, first year
List three songs on your playlist:
- “Itchin’ on a Photograph,” by GROUPLOVE
- “Dreaming,” by Smallpools
- “Careful,” by Guster
What sparked your interest in medicine?
Halloween was my favorite holiday growing up, and I had prepared my costume — Elvis Presley — months in advance. During my kindergarten year, I became ill with pneumonia and feared I’d miss my favorite day. However, a physician at the med center diagnosed and treated my illness, ensuring I was healthy enough to trick-or-treat with my friends.
Your favorite study snack is:
The almonds that my mom makes me bring along to campus every day in case I get hungry.
Your favorite app is:
Spotify, by far.
Three things people may not know about you:
- I studied at the largest chimpanzee reserve in Africa. I also touched a lion when I was there. The lion was alive.
- I remember my dreams every night . . . way too much of them.
- I can sing and even drop the bass on occasion.