Alayna Banks '27
Alayna Banks '27
- Hometown: Pennsylvania
- Class: 2027
- Major(s): Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Other Activities, Honors, and Awards:
- Bridges Scholar
- Feature Twirler
- Bridges Ambassador
- NSSLHA
- Resor Family Scholarship
Why ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ?
Out of all the universities I looked at, I chose ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ because of the beautiful campus and amazing opportunities.
How did you choose your major?
I originally was a Biology major, but I learned more about Speech Pathology and Audiology at orientation and decided that would be the fit for me.
Key Moment at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ
A key academic experience would be my Anatomy class with Professor Donna Scarborough. Not only did she teach me about good study habits, but she also made me more confident as a student. I will always remember her class!
Another ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Moment
This past fall semester, I was a Bridges Ambassador. Not only was it fun, but I also got to talk to the students I was assigned to about ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ and how great the university is.
Other ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Experience
Being a feature twirler in the ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Marching Band has definitely given me amazing opportunities, like traveling to Orlando and Arizona. In Arizona, we even got to perform with Snoop Dogg!
Advice to Prospective Students
Choosing ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ has been the best thing to happen to me. This place really feels like home, and I would not want it any other way!
What are your career goals?
After I graduate, my goal is to be a speech therapist in a pediatric hospital. I would love to work with kids with speech disorders or disabilities in a medical setting.