PALs are Provost Academy Leaders who attended Provost Academy during their first year at University of Pittsburgh, just like you. They now serve as peer mentors for attendees. Read more about them here.
| PAL | Good to Know |
|---|---|
Adwoa Ampofo |
Major: Biological Sciences Home: Langhorne, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Towers Lounge Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because it has a really good Pre-Med and Pre-Pharm track. The change in scenery is also a perk, despite the weather. Clubs/Organizations: RISE, African Student Organization, Chess Club, Pitt Program Council, etc. |
Ritisha Batlanki |
Major: Psychology and Neuroscience Home: India Favorite Place on Campus: Suthy Lounge Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I always wanted to experience living in a city. Pitt also has a lot of opportunities for pre-med students. Clubs/Organizations: AMSA, Healthy Hearts, Unwind, SASA |
Amesa Boaz |
Major: Communications and Law Home: Pennsylvania Favorite Place on Campus: William Pitt Union Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I love that it feels like a small city while still being small enough that it is not overwhelming. The community is a perfect size and Pitt offers a lot of different opportunities to flourish. Someone significant to me also went here! Clubs/Organizations: Black Action Society and Provost Academy |
Ashawnti Buckner |
Major: Health Services Home: Princess Anne, MD Favorite Place on Campus: Fitzgerald Field House Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. Moving to the city was definitely a big step for me that I'm glad I'm made. Clubs/Organizations: College Advocates For Top Care and Health, Student Alumni Network, and Provost Academy |
Jasir Chavis |
Major: Political Science |
Cristina Cortes-Coronell |
Major: Public Health and French minor Home: Lancaster, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Soldiers and Sailors Lawn Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because its urban location was exactly what I was looking for in a college. Pitt had the majors I had in mind, and its association with and proximity to UPMC was perfect for a pre-med student like me. Clubs/Organizations: Student Health Advisory Board, Latinx Student Association, SACNAS |
Aaron Coverdale |
Major: Nursing Home: Levittown, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Victoria Hall Lobby Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I loved the feeling I felt when I first stepped on campus, the distance from home, and the overall academic reputation of the school! I felt Pitt was certainly the place where I would be happiest for the next 4 years of all my choices! Clubs/Organizations: Nursing Student Association, Evaluation Steering Committee , Students for Sustainability, and Provost Academy! |
Kayleen Crawford |
Major: Psychology Home: Coatesville, Pa Favorite Place on Campus: Frick Fine Arts Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I wanted to experience and urban/city campus environment. Clubs/Organizations: Latinx Student Association, Strong Women Strong Girls, Oakland Outreach, SSS TRIO, Pitt Pantry |
Claire Donnellan |
Major: Communications Home: Pittsburgh, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Petersen Events Center Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I love that the campus has a lot of nearby areas to explore so there is always something new and exciting to do! Clubs/Organizations: Yellow Bridges Band, Girl Gains, and HR Club |
Kenny Feng |
Major: Biological Sciences Hometown: New York Favorite Place on Campus: Frick Fine Arts Building Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because it's the perfect mix of school spirit and academic rigor. Clubs/Organizations: SACNAS and Global Medical Brigades |
Rachel Garcia |
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies Home: Levittown, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Hillman Library Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because as soon as I stepped on campus it felt like home and I knew it would be an environment I would flourish in. When choosing Pitt I also valued the distance from home and the urban atmosphere that also allows me to partake in nature (Schenley Park is a 15 minute walk from center campus). Clubs/Organizations: EcoRep, Women in Law, and Phi Alpha Delta |
Kyrsta Girardi |
Major: Civil Engineering Hometown: Economy, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Schenley Plaza Why I Chose Pitt: I really liked the campus and proximity to the city, and everyone here seemed so kind and welcoming! I also came in undecided for my major so I liked that Pitt had a lot of options and opportunities for all of them. Clubs/Organizations: Pitt Dance Ensemble, Ballet Club at Pitt, Engineers for a Sustainable World, Theta Tau |
Ari Haskins |
Major: Health Services Home: Hampton, VA Favorite Place on Campus: Lawrence Hall Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because of the reputation of its medical programs! Clubs/Organizations: SACNAS and Provost Academy |
Katie Helwick, Kessler Provost Scholar |
Major: Pre-Pharmacy Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Cathedral Lawn Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because of its great pharmacy program and all of the wonderful opportunities here. Clubs/Organizations: RxPrep, Women in Healthcare, STEP @ Pitt, Child Development Association, Kessler Scholar |
Marissa Kelley, Kessler Provost Scholar |
Major: Music Home: Richmond, VA Favorite Place on Campus: Chick-fil-a Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because I wanted to get a fresh start in a new state and I loved the campus. Clubs/Organizations: The Pitt News |
Abby Law |
Major: Biological Sciences Home: Atlanta, GA Favorite Place on Campus: Cathedral or Schenley Plaza Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because there are so many opportunities in research and internships especially for pre-med! I also felt like the campus had everything I could want and there are so many things to do around the city. It gave me the perfect balance between the city and quieter areas that reminded me of home. There's always something to do on campus and everyone is very welcoming. Clubs/Organizations: Multiracial Student Association and Bioethics club |
Amanda Lucas |
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Kate Parker, Kessler Provost Scholar |
Major: Psychology Home: Austin, TX, and Queretaro, Mexico Favorite Place on Campus: Cathedral lawn Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because of its amazing research labs and strength in the clinical psychology field as well as its urban setting, which provides a ton of opportunities and always has somewhere new to explore! Clubs/Organizations: Kessler Scholars, TRIO McNair Scholars, Knittsburgh, Panther Connect Leader, and Provost Academy! |
Michelle Satchell |
Major: Health Services Home: Burlington, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Posvar Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because of the wide range of opportunities available and to immerse myself in a new environment. Clubs/Organizations: Bridges and Provost Academy |
Shae Smith |
Major: German Home: Wichita, KS Favorite Place on Campus: The trees behind Cathy Why I Chose Pitt: My parents knew about Pitt and recommended I look into Pitt in the winter while I was applying to colleges. I wasn't able to take a tour because of Covid, but we did stop in Pittsburgh while driving through and I was able to see a few buildings from the outside. Ultimately I decided to come to Pitt over the other colleges I was accepted to because of their robust language programs. Clubs/Organizations: German Club, Daehwa Korean language Club, Yinzlings Linguistics Club |
An Binh Tran |
Major: Neuroscience Hometown: New Hope, PA Favorite Place on Campus: William Pitt Union Why I Chose Pitt: As a Pre-Med, Pitt offers so much in terms of resources Med School prep. There have nearby hospitals for shadowing, volunteering and clinical experience. They have nearby research labs to help with gaining research experience. And they have qualified advisors and student organizations who are well equipped in helping to guide us every step of the way. Clubs/Organizations: Pitt Shotokan Karate Club, KDSAP, Neuro club at Pitt, VSA, Pre-Health Scholars |
Hayley Underwood |
Major: Athletic Training Home: Detroit, MI Favorite Place on Campus: Cathy Common Area Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because it had a combination of everything I was looking for in a university. Pitt offered my major and the sport I wanted to play, and was in a city with lots of activities. Clubs/Organizations: Women's Club Ice Hockey, Youth Empowered Health Advisory Board |
Jonathan Zhang |
Major: Bioengineering Home: Breinigsville, PA Favorite Place on Campus: 35th Floor of Cathy Why I Chose Pitt: I chose Pitt because of its engineering and medical program. I also love campus and Pittsburgh. Clubs/Organizations: RSA, Chinese American Student Association (CASA), TRIO SSS, SEMS |
Jake Zheng, Kessler Provost Scholar |
Major: Biology Home: Butler, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Schenley Park Why I Chose Pitt: Pitt provided me a change of pace with it being a city campus with lots to do. It also has the additional benefit of being so close to hospitals that it works well with my future career plans. Clubs/Organizations: CASA, Global Medical Brigades, SACNAS |