My name is Alice Mahoney, and I’m a junior at Morningside. I’m double-majoring in biology and chemistry. I was drawn to Morningside’s science department. I clicked with faculty and staff I met during my tour, and what has really stood out to me is how deeply they care for the students. 

Dr Annie Moore is my advisor and has taught many of the classes I’ve taken. She also heads the Science Department, many student organizations, and student groups within it. She’s been an inspiration to me and somebody to help me figure out my place here. 

I’m an Outreach Officer for the Pre-Professional Health Club. Currently, we’re working on a mentorship program between some of the residency general physicians here and pre-med students. I am an executive officer for Into the Streets this semester, which I organized with my co-VP, Ava Arthur. I’m the captain of the swim team, and I play the saxophone in the band. 

After Morningside, I plan on entering dental medicine. I’m in the Air National Guard as a dental technician right now. Dentistry is both a science and an art. You need anatomical knowledge, as well as dexterity and precision. Being a dentist is about taking the pain out of other people’s lives, which I find very appealing. 

I felt very prepared for college academically, but there are other things, such as your emotional and professional growth, which you may not think about but will definitely develop during your time here. Comparing freshman Alice to Alice today, they’re two different people, so be open to new experiences when they arise. They’re great opportunities for that type of growth.