{"id":2501,"date":"2018-04-18T18:36:01","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T18:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/2018\/04\/18\/karly-malizia-building-strong-connections\/"},"modified":"2020-04-29T17:48:13","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T17:48:13","slug":"karly-malizia-building-strong-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/2018\/04\/18\/karly-malizia-building-strong-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Karly Malizia: Building Strong Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When high school students start planning for their future, many of them tour university after university and struggle to find the right fit.<\/p>\n

But the moment Karly Malizia set foot on the Winona State University campus, she knew she was right where she belonged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith WSU, everything is tight-knit and accessible,\u201d Malizia said. \u201cNot to mention the layout of the campus and the surrounding landscape is breathtaking.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Gurnee, Ill., native was able to connect and build strong relationships within the Warrior community, from lifelong friendships to respected professional references.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are fortunate enough to be able to develop professional relationships with our professors\u2014they know us by name, hometown, and career path,\u201d Malizia said. \u201cAt WSU, you are more than just a number. You are an individual with aspirations and ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malizia cited Peter Sternberg, Associate Professor in Health, Exercise, Rehabilitative Sciences (HERS), as an example of the dedication exhibited by WSU faculty.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Dr. Sternberg] is always there to push me to new heights and encourage me to follow my dreams,\u201d said Malizia. \u201cI feel I can go to him with any problem I have. He has always been there to support me.\u201d<\/p>\n

HERS Instructor Janet Macon was also a great resource for Malizia, who one day hopes to attend graduate school to earn a master\u2019s degree in dietetics.<\/p>\n

\u201cJanet is an excellent resource when it comes to be following my dream to become a dietitian, being a dietitian herself,\u201d she said. \u201cAs an instructor, Janet pushed me academically, and I am grateful for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The financial support and campus resources available to WSU students also made a huge difference for Malizia. A college education is a big investment, she said, and the scholarships she received\u2014including the James & Margaret Browning Scholarship, the Nicole Zanoni Scholarship, the Home Federal Savings Bank Scholarship, and the Phyllis Ehmke Scholarship\u2014really \u201csealed the deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only did I love the campus and the academics, but [scholarships] made it possible for me financially to pursue my passions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Campus tutoring services like the Writing Center<\/a> and the Supplement to Instruction Program<\/a> (S2I) allowed Malizia not only to keep up with her classes but to excel in them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWSU allowed me to achieve my goals by providing any resource I could possibly need to be academically successful,\u201d she added. \u201cThere are resources available for every class in every major. Not to mention these services are free to students!\u201d<\/p>\n

Malizia will graduate this spring with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Health<\/a> and a minor in Nutrition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud to graduate from WSU because I found opportunities that a lot of my friends who went to other (bigger) schools did not,\u201d Malizia said. \u201cDuring my time at WSU, I was able to be a member of the cheerleading team, president of my sorority, and on Homecoming Court. I have had so many irreplaceable experiences that would not have been possible if I went to a different university.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting back on her college career, Malizia said one of the most important things WSU taught her is that every mistake is an opportunity for growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is OK to make mistakes\u2014that\u2019s what college is for! Make mistakes here, learn from them, and take the learned lessons into the real world. Every mistake made is just another lesson learned.\u201d<\/p>\n

WSU Spring Commencement Ceremonies will take place Friday, May 4,\u00a0in McCown Gymnasium on the Winona campus. The\u00a09 a.m. ceremony will feature the College of Business and College of Science and Engineering. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will feature the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts. The 4\u00a0p.m. ceremony will feature the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.<\/p>\n

Malizia was selected by the WSU Student Senate as one of three student speakers for the ceremonies and will deliver the student address at the 4 p.m. ceremony.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0winona.edu\/graduation<\/a> or\u00a0call University Communications at 507-457-5024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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