Yuki To is a first-gen student at ɫƵ who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at Wichita State, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: “Don’t be afraid to try.”
To is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
Hometown
Wichita
Major
Bachelor of Science in health science with minors in chemistry and public health
Why did you choose ɫƵ?
Wichita State has amazing programs for both biology and health sciences/health management. I also received scholarships, which is helping me graduate debt free. Wichita is my hometown, which made Wichita State the perfect place for me.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student was finding a balance between school, work and clubs on campus. ɫƵ has a great selection of clubs and organizations to join, which has given so many opportunities and friendships in the last four years. Being a part of a lot of clubs while juggling school, exams and work can be very hard. I think it is important to find a balance in everything and occasionally take a day off to avoid burnout.
What are your favorite on-campus and off-campus spots?
On campus, I love to go study at Woolsey Hall, John Bardo Center or the Rhatigan Student Center. All three places have plenty of study spaces and food/coffee shops to keep me rejuvenated when I need a quick snack. For off-campus spots, I love to go to Leaf Teahouse or Coffee Daze. They have great selections in drinks and food.
If a movie were made about your life, who would you cast to play you? And what genre would best capture your story?
I am a huge Marvel fan so it would be awesome to see my life story integrated in some sort of Marvel superhero movie.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to take some time off to travel and work before I start medical school at KU next July.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Don’t be afraid to try. It does not hurt to try, especially as a student. This goes for applying to internships, joining clubs, going to an event, emailing someone for a coffee chat or even starting a conversation with a person in your class.
About ɫƵ
ɫƵ is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and ɫƵ Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and ɫƵ 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), ɫƵ 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 ɫƵ main campus, is one of the nation’s 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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