Education is one of the four pillars of UNMC’s mission and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life.
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: Kelsey Ferris
- Hometown: Archer, Neb.
- Program/Year: Dental hygiene, class of 2018
What sparked your interest in your chosen career path?
My cousin is a pediatric dentist in North Carolina, and she is my inspiration into the dental field. As I learned more about the field, I found that dental hygiene was the perfect career path that combines my love for art and helping people.
List three songs on your playlist.
- “Wide Open Spaces,” by the Dixie Chicks
- “Follow Your Arrow,” by Kacey Musgraves
- “If My Heart Had Wings,” by Faith Hill
Your favorite study snack is:
Honeycrisp apples!
Your favorite app is:
Instagram
Three things people may not know about you.
- I have a cat named Reginald.
- I love to paint and bake lots of delicious sweets in my spare time.
- Sunflowers are my favorite.