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Campus Profile: Katie Lewis

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Xavier chapter.

Name: Katie Lewis

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Parker, Colorado

Major: Natural Sciences/Pre-Med

What made you choose pre-med as a major? 

For the longest time I was considering being a veterinarian. I grew up on a farm and loved working with animals. Junior year of high school, I shadowed my uncle who is a pediatric surgeon, and I fell in love with the human element of medicine. I love that I will be dedicating my life completely to helping others.

Tell us about your volunteer work! 

While at Xavier I have gone weekly to volunteer at Children’s hospital. I work on the hematology/oncology floor, and absolutely love it! It is difficult seeing children that are suffering that terribly, but I am amazed at their ability to overcome their illness even just for a little bit and play with the enthusiasm and creativity expected of any child. Last summer I was a volunteer at Adam’s Camp, a week-long, outdoors camp for people with cognitive disabilities.

What are you involved in at Xavier? 

I am in a companion group. I am a part of the Students for Life and the Pre-med Student Association. I played on a few intramural sports teams throughout the year. I go weekly to serve at Evanston Academy through Xavier’s X-Change program, and I just returned from an Alternative Break program in Memphis, Tennessee.

Why did you choose to become Catholic through Xavier? 

Ever since attending my Jesuit high school in Aurora, Colorado, I had been considering the catholic faith. One night last semester I was at the 10 PM mass with my roommate and friends, and Rochelle mentioned that Xavier had RCIA classes. I inquired into them and since then I have never looked back. I am very grateful for the experience and the support of the entire 10 PM mass community.

What is it like to hug Father B (as many Xavier students have seen you do in front of the 10:00 pm mass)? 

It is very heartwarming, but technically a bit difficult hugging him back because of his vestments.

What’s a fun fact about you? 

My dorm room was responsible for the Great Buenger Flood of 2015.

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Lauren Gierla

Xavier '19

Lauren is a senior Marketing major, with minors in Economics and Gender & Diversity Studies at Xavier University. She calls Nashville, Tennessee home, and is the Campus Correspondent and President of HCXU. When she is not writing, she is planning events on the Student Activities Council, building her resume with her brothers in Delta Sigma Pi, or making random Spotify playlists. She is a Diet Coke enthusiast, and wishes she could spend every day hiking or playing with her dog. 
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Danielle Curtis is a Junior at Xavier University and is HCXU's Campus Correspondent. She is majoring in English with minors in media studies and writing. She loves traveling, reading, and watching videos of failed marriage proposals.