Legacy Bear
Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, Amaya Saunders 24 heard stories of Ģý and the legacy of being a Bear.
My father (Derrick Saunders 99) is my reason for attending Ģý. He spoke so highly of his time here and I want to leave my footprints and mark here the way he did, shared Saunders, a community health major.
After graduating in December with her bachelor degree, Saunders will continue her journey at Ģý as part of the accelerated master program.
After I earn my undergraduate degree and master in public health, I plan to attend PA school with the goal of working in family medicine particularly pediatrics and OB/GYN with the end goal of opening my own family medicine clinic.
In the meantime, she is making full use of her time at Ģý by being a part of residence life as a resident advisor for Isenhour Hall and as an intern with the Office of Advancement.
During my internship in advancement, I have seen first-hand that a lot of alumni and donors are very involved with Ģý. Their commitment to the university and its students is the reason that we have such a beautiful and supportive campus. I would just like to say thank you to all of them for being a loyal supporter to Ģý.
The impact of being a Bear is particularly felt for Saunders as a scholarship recipient herself.
I am currently receiving a legacy scholarship, honors scholarship, and Ģý Scholars scholarship, she shared. They all help me attend Ģý while also taking the stress out of having to pay a monthly bill, and instead I can focus on my studies and living the college experience.
