My name is Kayla and I'm a Senior majoring in Psychology and Criminology. I'm a volunteer hotline counselor at the Community Help Centre and Women's Resource Center. I've also been involved in the THON org Springfield and Penn State's Relay for Life. Last fall I spent the semester in Florence, Italy and I'm still missing the pasta everyday :( I absolutely love helping others in any way possible, and as one of the founders, I'm so happy to see this program that is devoted to helping the SHC community take off. Please feel free to reach out to me at ANY time!

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Dan is a Senior majoring in Political Science and Biology. He's a member of the Schreyer Student Council, Springfield FTK, and Empower Orphans PSU. Dan spent this past summer at Penn State taking Organic Chemistry, volunteering with the Empower Orphans program, and directing SHO TIME. He is looking forward to making a positive difference in the Schreyer community and feel free to reach out to him at any time!

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Kayla is a freshman in Smeal, currently as a Business Undecided major and is minoring in International Business. While getting acclimated to PSU her first semester, she was excited to participate in the incredible THON and attend all of the home football games. After joining an OPP THON Committee and loving Beaver Stadium, she is looking forward to getting more involved in the SHC and believes Scholars Helping Scholars is a wonderful way meet more members of the Schreyer community and contribute to all it does for its scholars. Please do not hesitate to contact her at any time, she would love to help!

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Hello fellow scholars! My name is Alex Tomoff and I am a sophomore majoring in meteorology. My hometown is Strongsville, Ohio (just south of Cleveland). I have had a huge passion for the weather and nature for as long as I can remember, and Penn State was one of the most prominent universities that offered a degree in meteorology near me. It is amazing to finally get to study this science at a collegiate level with so many other talented students and faculty. Besides being a weather weenie, I also enjoy swimming and visiting amusement parks. Club Swimming and the Theme Park Engineering and Entertainment Group are two student organizations that allow me to keep pursuing these other interests of mine here at Penn State.If you ever want to chat or just want help on a homework problem, let me know! I'd be glad to talk to you!

David is a sophomore studying biology and Spanish, with the goal of attending medical school. Around campus he is involved in Science LionPride and also a THON chair and player on the men's club water polo team. This past summer he spent his time shadowing a general surgeon, a profession he hopes to pursue. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to positively impact the Schreyer community.

Elena is a sophomore Math major minoring in Biology with the hopes of attending medical school. She is

involved in Schreyer Student Council, Springfield, the Blue and White Society, and Global Brigades. Last

year, she went on a medical brigade to Honduras with Global Brigades. Also she plays IM volleyball with

the Newman Association. Over this past summer, she took classes and shadowed a radiologist at INOVA

hospital. She loves meeting and getting to know new people, so do not hesitate to reach out to her for

anything!

Emma is a Sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. She is a member of State of State's Community Relations, Global Medical Brigades, and a proud member of her R&R committee, SeipeR&R No Seiping. She is thrilled to be a part of SHS because she believes this group can make a positive impact to the SHC community and provide advice to any scholar that needs it. Please contact her at any time!

My name is Jay, and I am a sophomore majoring in Statistics and minoring in Biology from Hershey, Pennsylvania. Some of the things I am involved in on campus are club tennis, as well as tutoring at State College High School. I am always willing and looking forward to helping in any way possible!

Joe is currently a sophomore majoring in computer engineering as well as minoring in business/liberal arts. He is from King of Prussia, PA, so actually “right outside of Philly.” Aside from Scholars Helping Scholars, he is involved with Springfield, a Hospitality THON committee, and IM Bocce (finished 2nd place this year, but coming back for gold next year). He is also a Homecoming Technology Captain. At Penn State, he loves going to football games, eating at Qdoba, and meeting new people, so don’t be afraid to reach out to him for anything!

I am majoring in Molecular Biology and double minoring in Psychology and Bioethics with the intent of going onto medical school after college. I am a resident assistant in Pollock Halls, a member of the Student Philanthropy Council and Penn State International Dance Ensemble, and president of the Biochemistry Society. I am also a Gateway Mentor and a volunteer at Mount Nittany Medical Center. I plan on applying to medical schools this summer and am super excited for the intellectual challenge that this semester's classes will bring!

My name is Laura Gates. I’m a sophomore studying sociology with minors in education policy studies, dance, and ISSA (information systems and statistical analysis). In my free time, I’m really involved in the dance community at Penn State and serve as the secretary for RAM Squad, a hiphop dance company and the Dance Marshal for the Performing Arts Council. I also spend a lot of time with the Penn State Outing Club and love cooking and hanging out with friends. In the future, I hope to find a career in counseling and conduct research in the social sciences.

Lauren is a junior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and minoring in Human Development and Family Studies. She plans on attending grad school to become a certified Speech Pathologist. She is a Resident Assistant in Pollock Halls, the Student Council Liaison for the College of Health and Human Development Honor Society, and a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and NSSLHA THON. This past summer, she studied abroad in Florence, Italy for seven weeks! She can’t wait to be able to make a difference in the SHC and help as many students as possible!

Mackenzie is a Sophomore majoring in Biology with a Psychology minor. She is a THON Hospitality committee member as well as a member of PSU Global Brigades, Nittany Divers, and the Ordway research lab which uses fruit flies to study neurodegeneration. This past summer, she studied cancer biology in Beijing, China and volunteered as a counselor at Royal Family Kids Camp.  She can’t wait to be a part of SHS!

Marcus is senior studying biomedical engineering and hopes to attend medical school. His hometown is Erie, PA, America's snowiest city in 2014, so he is somewhat unimpressed with State College snowstorms. On campus, he is involved with Springfield Benefiting THON, SHO TIME, and of course the fantastic organization known as Scholars Helping Scholars. He also works for intramural sports as a referee supervisor, but despite any cash that you slip him, can't make any calls go your way. As a THON chair taking core engineering courses on academic warning while working a part-time job, he learned a thing or two about stress management in his junior year! He loves to meet new people and would love to talk to you or help you out with anything at all!

Nate is a Freshman majoring in Engineering Science and Mechanics and Physics. This last summer he interned at a mechanical contracting company named Carter Mechanical and is looking forward to studying in Singapore this Maymester. Nate is a member of the Club Ultimate Frisbee team at Penn State and is also interested in getting more involved on campus. He’s always ready to help, so don’t hesitate to contact him for anything!

Tanner is a freshman biomedical engineer with aspirations of attending medical school. He is also a member of the Penn State Varsity Track and Field team running the 5k and the 10k. Tanner spent this last summer helping teach kids with special needs how to play baseball in addition to training for his upcoming cross country season. He is more than happy to help in whatever way he can!

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Reynolds and I am a junior double majoring in Criminology and Sociology. I am currently involved in PES, the Penn State Justice Association, and THON! I am also a big sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program for a nine year old girl who lives out in Port Matilda. I love to write, I am big on health and fitness, and I am especially passionate about helping others and volunteering my time in any way I can. I am looking forward to contributing to the success of our community and meeting all of you! I am always available, so don’t be afraid to reach out to me!