Pre-Health Peer Advisor Biographies

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Pre-Health Peer Advisor: Tressa Huizinga

I’m a senior majoring in physiology and on a pre-PA track. During my time at MSU I have been an active member in the MSU Pre-PA Club and participated in an education abroad program. Outside of my academic career at MSU, I am a certified Patient Care Technician currently working at my local hospital while also volunteering at a clinic in my local area. I also enjoy traveling, spending time with friends, and going up north with my family.

Navigating the pre-health track can often feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re interested in learning about what MSU has to offer, don’t hesitate to set up a meeting to chat about your journey to pursing your goals.

I am looking forward to meeting you and being a part of your MSU experience!

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Pre-Health Peer Advisor: Cordelia Kraus

I am a junior pursuing a degree in Physiology and am on the pre-medical track. Trying new things and giving back to my community are some of my top priorities. I am a UMH-Sparrow Hospital volunteer, serve on E-Board with MSU Alternative Spartan Breaks, and also volunteer through MSU’s Center for Survivors. Additionally, I currently work as a Rehab Technician through Hope Network where I provide clinical care. Outside of my extracurriculars, I enjoy running, playing chess, and exploring new spots on campus in my free time.

I’d love to share my experiences and answer any questions you might have about the pre-health track. I look forward to meeting with you and being a part of your journey here at MSU!

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Pre-Health Peer Advisor: Liana Seaborn

I’m a senior majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Anthropology. I am also an Honors College and Charles Drew Science Scholars member. I am on the pre-medical track. During my time at MSU, I have been involved in several extracurricular activities, including being an executive board member of the MSU chapter of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), as well as volunteering, and working at a hospital back home originally as a Nursing Assistant, but currently as an Imaging Assistant. I enjoy traveling, hanging out with friends, trying new restaurants, and I have recently taken up crochet.

Navigating pre-health tracks can be quite challenging, I switched pre-health tracks during my sophomore year. I can help navigate course plan changes as well as help you figure out what extracurriculars you need and how to accomplish them. Throughout my time at MSU, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about the various careers within the medical field, and what it takes to be successful in medicine. Please don’t hesitate to set up a meeting with me, I am always happy to help. I look forward to meeting with you!

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Schedule an Appointment with a Pre-health Peer Advisor  

Please note: You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 to meet with a Peer Advisor. If your GPA is below a 2.5, please schedule with one of the professional advisors instead.

• Go to student.msu.edu and login with your NETID and password
• Select the Academic Progress tile
• Click the tab on the left, labeled Advising/Tutoring Appointments
• To schedule a new appointment, click Create New Appointment
• You will now fill out the New Appointment section details:
  • Category: choose Advising
  • Advising/Tutoring Unit: Select College of Natural Science
  • Appointment Reason: Click on the magnifying glass icon and select Pre-Health
  • Additional Information: Enter more details to assist the advisor with preparing for the appointment 
  • Appointment Type: Choose an available option for how the appointment will be held (Virtual or In-person)
  • Once all of the information has been entered, click Select Advisor:
• View the Advisor name and Location
• Click the Time Selected drop-down menu to view available times, then click Select Time to confirm the appointment
• You will be returned to the New Appointment screen where you can review any notes from the advisor/tutor and confirm the appointment. 
• Click Book It!