Christopher Mathews
My experience as a student at Western Connecticut State University has meant a lot to me. As a first generation college student and scholarship recipient, I was happy to participate in the Educational Achievement & Access program during my freshman year and learn of the many academic and support resources available at WCSU. Now, as a senior in the Health Promotion Studies Program, I am equally grateful for the educational guidance and academic support my HPX professors have continuously provided to me. Recently, this included their support of the school-wide health program I developed and implemented with positive results. This experience gave me the ability to further grow and develop as both a student and leader. Over the past four years I have also been an active member of the Western Connecticut State University community, including both playing on the football team and working as a student employee on campus. I know that my involvement in campus life and and my amazing academic experiences have given me the ability to significantly expand my horizons and will continue to lead me toward a successful career in my chosen field of study. I also know that your donation of any size will help my university to pave the way for WestConn students to reach their full potential to better the world.