Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, Andrew Shaw began a one-year term as president of the UNMC Student Senate. He also will serve on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents as UNMC’s student regent.
Education is one of the four pillars of UNMC’s mission, and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life.
In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow’s health care professionals. Today we meet:
- Name: Andrew Shaw
- Hometown: Lincoln
- Program/Year: Physical therapy/second year
List three songs on your playlist.
- “Hey Ya!” Outkast
- “Scar Tissue,” Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Don’t Waste Your Life,” Lecrae
What sparked your interest in physical therapy?
I’ve always been interested in science and athletics. Physical therapy as a career just seemed to naturally stem from those two interests.
Your favorite study snack is:
Quest Bar
Your favorite app is:
Mint.
Three things people may not know about you:
- Besides Nebraska, I also have lived in Wisconsin and Oregon.
- I am an only child.
- I play the guitar.