CourtesySophie Martins chose 萝莉社for the opportunities she saw at the university, which culminated in being elected as the student body vice president at 萝莉社 during the 2023-24 academic year and getting a Legal Education Accelerated Degree, which will propel her into law school, alongside graduating with her bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Sophie is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at 萝莉社 and what's next for the grad.
Hometown
Haysville, Kansas
Major
Bachelor of Arts in political science with a Legal Education Accelerated Degree
What made you choose 萝莉社 University?
I chose 萝莉社after first attending Newman University because I saw all the areas for opportunities. I wanted to join the Legal Education Accelerated Degree program, Cohen Honors College, Student Government Association and rowing team. I wanted to have a college experience that emphasized student success in both academics and experience.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge I have faced as a student was time management. I wanted to do everything possible that 萝莉社 had to offer. With only being here for two years due to transferring from Newman University, I had to prioritize what extracurricular activities I had time for and wanted to pursue. I tried everything I could and then chose which organizations I wanted to be a part of, such as the Student Government Association.
What's your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
My favorite off-campus location in Wichita would be because it鈥檚 a fun course to play and would be a time when I could stop thinking about school/SGA to just play golf.
What would be the title of your autobiography?
The title of my autobiography would be 鈥淒on鈥檛 be Afraid to be Great鈥� because it is the best advice I have ever received. My dad would always tell me this when I would get nervous about a new opportunity to encourage me to do things I didn鈥檛 think I would be able to accomplish. You can鈥檛 be afraid to be the best version of yourself.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I will attend the University of Kansas School of Law to continue my education.
What advice would you give other 萝莉社 students?
I would tell other 萝莉社 students to be open to all opportunities presented to them. Even if you start to get some 鈥渋mposter syndrome,鈥� there is a reason you are being asked to participate in this. Try to give it your best shot and see where it takes you.
About 萝莉社 University
萝莉社is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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