Sarah
After spending the last seven summers on missions trips to Mexico, Sarah hopes to be a medical missionary, ministering to people by improving their sight. Evangel’s degree in biology will prepare her for graduate work in optometry.
Class of 2011
Hometown: Hurst, Texas
Major: Biology and Marketing
Why did you choose biology?
I want to start my own practice in the states then be a medical missionary and have optometry clinics set up around the world. I want to do optometry and biology is the pre-optometry major here. It has all the prerequisites for optometry school.
Why did you choose Evangel?
It wasn’t too big. I liked the atmosphere when I visited. I had visited some big schools back home, and they just weren’t as welcoming. I didn’t want to leave Evangel. I was ready to get home after going to other schools, but I really wanted to stay here. People were really friendly. I had known a couple of the girls from my home church who attended here. The counselors were very welcoming. Everyone was really friendly.
Which residence hall do you live in?
Do you receive any financial aid?
I am a work study in the Business Department. I also have an academic scholarship.
What do you like about Evangel?
I like the atmosphere here. I have a really good roommate from Minnesota. I like the classes too. I came from a public high school, but here, teachers care and pray for you.
What do you enjoy about living on campus?
Being connected to people and the dorms. There’s just a lot more opportunities to be involved.
Are you a member of any student organizations?
I’m in SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), and I serve on one of the committees.
You’re interested in missions. Do you plan to go on any missions trips sponsored by Evangel?
I plan to. I’ve been to Mexico for the last seven summers.
Share about your passion for medical missions.
I worked in an orphanage in Mexico, and I’ve been able to see the needs that are there. The countries that I’m looking at for missions work with optical clinics are South American countries, because I know that there is a need for sight.