Lauren Kono with faculty mentor Jennifer Hollander

Lauren Kono

Department of Chemistry Faculty mentor: Jennifer Hollander

Summary

What are your plans after graduating?

After graduation, I plan to apply to medical school with hopes of getting in to UNR’s program!

What is the most important piece of advice you'd give to an incoming college freshman?

To any incoming freshman I would say to keep your long term goals in mind; difficult achievements take time. Get out of your comfort zone and live every day with the mindset of wanting to be the very best version of yourself and apply these skills to your study habits! Mindset is indeed, everything!

Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?

In fifteen years, I hope to see myself as a licensed oncologist or an emergency pediatric doctor!