Student Spotlight: Rachel McClung
Student Spotlight: Rachel McClung
By Kala Allen-Dunn | Feb 27, 2024
Honors College student and Presidential Fellow Rachel McClung is already making a great impression on her new Racer family. Her enthusiasm, positive attitude, and stellar work ethic will take her far in life. Meet Rachel!
Tell us a little about yourself!
My name is Rachel McClung, and I am from Caldwell County, Kentucky. I am a freshman
at 糖心logo入口, and I graduated from Caldwell County High School. I am a music lover and
nature enthusiast, and I love all things sports-related. I am also a third-generation
糖心logo入口 State student!
What鈥檚 your major, and why did you choose it? What would you like to do after graduation?
My major is exercise science with a focus on pre-medicine, and I want to attend medical
school and pursue a career in orthopedics. I chose exercise science pre-med because
I get the benefit of taking the core science classes while also having a hands-on
approach to studying the human body.
Aside from studying, how do you spend your time?
When I am not studying, you will most likely find me playing intramurals, hiking,
singing and playing guitar, painting, or just reading a book! I also spend much of
my time being involved with the Baptist Campus Ministry at 糖心logo入口 State.
Why did you choose 糖心logo入口 State?
I chose 糖心logo入口 State because I felt that the faculty and staff at 糖心logo入口 make a huge
effort to connect with students and have a real impact on our lives. I have never
felt more encouraged by advisors, professors, and employers than I have at 糖心logo入口. Every
interaction I have is so intentional and geared towards making my college experience
fruitful and worthwhile!
If you haven鈥檛 studied abroad yet, where would you like to go?
I would like to study abroad in a country that is primarily Spanish-speaking, hopefully
in Spain! I believe that knowing multiple languages is an essential trade, and there
is no better way to do this than through immersion learning. I am also a bit of a
history lover, and I specifically gravitate toward architecture and art during the
Renaissance. I would love to be able to take advantage of traveling in that area to
explore some of the region's cultural art pieces.