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Student Profiles

Class of 2027

Riley Finnegan Hometown: Oviedo, Fla.
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Undergraduate Institution:

Gannon University

What do you like most about the MAT Program Faculty?

“They care and they relate through personal experience.”
What do you like most about your Clinical Experience Preceptors and/or sites? “I like that almost every preceptor has made their site feel like family.”
Personal Interests:

Sports
Camping
Traveling

Victoria “Vic” Martins Hometown: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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Undergraduate Institution:

Gannon University

What have you enjoyed the most about being in the MAT Program at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ?

“I love that I have felt supported by the staff and my classmates throughout this process.”

What is your favorite topic or clinical skill you have learned while in the MAT Program?

“I have really enjoyed learning about rehabilitation from injury.”
Personal Interests:

Soccer
Cooking
Traveling

Abbigail “Abbi” Mazzocco Hometown: Girard, Pa.
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Undergraduate Institution:

PennWest University (Edinboro)

What is your favorite topic or clinical skill you have learned while in the MAT Program?

“Balancing empathy and responsibility”

What do you like most about the MAT Program Faculty?

“You can tell they really care about their students.”
Personal Interests:

Video Games
Movies
Books
Crafts

Victoria “Tori” Soper Hometown: Sheffield Lake, Ohio
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Undergraduate Institution:

Gannon University

What do you like most about the MAT Program Faculty?

“The faculty are super friendly.”

What do you like most about your Clinical Experience Preceptors and/or sites?

"I love how open and friendly the preceptors are and the sites allow for unique opportunities.”
Personal Interests:

Reading
Baking
Gymnastics

Class of 2028

Elizabeth “Ella” Hale Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
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Undergraduate Institution:

Gannon University

Why did you choose to go to school for athletic training?

“I knew I wanted to work in healthcare and sports. I wanted to build a close relationship with everyone I worked with”

What is something unique about ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ that you love?

“How small/close everyone is. It is very easy to build close relationships and meet many people.”
Personal Interests:

Hanging out with friends
Going for walks / working out
Trying new restaurants

Akishige “Aki” Kuraishi Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Akishige Aki Kuraishi

Undergraduate Institution:

Kokushikan University

Why did you choose to go to school for athletic training?

“Through my experience in judo and sports injuries, I became interested in helping athletes prevent injuries and recover.”

Why did you choose to come to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ for athletic training?

“I chose ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ because of its strong clinical education and award-winning Athletic Training Program.”
Personal Interests:

Youtube content creation
Cooking
Learning Spanish 

Corey Slusser Hometown: Genesee Falls, N.Y.
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Undergraduate Institution:

SUNY Brockport

What are you looking forward to most during your first year in the MAT Program?

“Having more experience and seeing where I want to work in the future.”

What is something unique about ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ that you love?

“The community and everything is within walking distance.”
Personal Interests:

Playing and training for hockey
Hiking
Reading

Samantha “Sammy” Turk Hometown: Euclid, Ohio
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Undergraduate Institution:

Gannon University

What is something unique about ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ that you love?

“How personable the faculty is. I feel like I can talk to them about anything.”
Name 1 person that positively influenced your opinion about athletic training: “My high school AT because she was my first introduction to athletic training and could immediately see me being an AT. Thank you Mikayla Menn!!”
Personal Interests:

Building Legos
Hanging out with friends
Watching TV shows