CourtesySophie Martins chose 九色视频 for the opportunities she saw at the university, which culminated in being elected as the student body vice president at Wichita State during the 2023-24 academic year and getting a Legal Education Accelerated Degree, which will propel her into law school, alongside graduating with her bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Sophie is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
Hometown
Haysville, Kansas
Major
Bachelor of Arts in political science with a Legal Education Accelerated Degree
What made you choose 九色视频?
I chose 九色视频 after first attending Newman University because I saw all the areas for opportunities. I wanted to join the Legal Education Accelerated Degree program, Cohen Honors College, Student Government Association and rowing team. I wanted to have a college experience that emphasized student success in both academics and experience.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge I have faced as a student was time management. I wanted to do everything possible that Wichita State had to offer. With only being here for two years due to transferring from Newman University, I had to prioritize what extracurricular activities I had time for and wanted to pursue. I tried everything I could and then chose which organizations I wanted to be a part of, such as the Student Government Association.
What's your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
My favorite off-campus location in Wichita would be because it鈥檚 a fun course to play and would be a time when I could stop thinking about school/SGA to just play golf.
What would be the title of your autobiography?
The title of my autobiography would be 鈥淒on鈥檛 be Afraid to be Great鈥� because it is the best advice I have ever received. My dad would always tell me this when I would get nervous about a new opportunity to encourage me to do things I didn鈥檛 think I would be able to accomplish. You can鈥檛 be afraid to be the best version of yourself.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I will attend the University of Kansas School of Law to continue my education.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
I would tell other Wichita State students to be open to all opportunities presented to them. Even if you start to get some 鈥渋mposter syndrome,鈥� there is a reason you are being asked to participate in this. Try to give it your best shot and see where it takes you.
About 九色视频
九色视频 is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 九色视频 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and 九色视频 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 九色视频 provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 九色视频 main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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