Throughout the spring semester, we are honoring our senior student-athletes with a "Senior Salute" series. Today's featured senior is Max Fletcher, an environmental geoscience major from Bethesda, Maryland. Fletcher is a member of the men's lacrosse team.
Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose Wooster because of the academics and for lacrosse. The senior Independent Studywas big factor in my decision to come here over other schools.
Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: Being a Fighting Scot means being competitive in both the classroom and on the field.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: A favorite memory of mine was the opportunity to do field research in Alaska. I will never forget the amazing scenery and hikes I experienced there.
Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part of being a student-athlete is the comradery of the team off the field. The team organizes study halls, an annual turkey bowl football tournament, and other activities. These really strengthen our bonds.
Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am part of the Geology Club, which is related to my major.
Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Gregory Wiles because he is my Independent Study advisor and helped me find the opportunity to go to Alaska for field research. He has helped me in many ways to help shape my future.
Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people and resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: The Writing Center and APEX(Wooster's center for Advising, Planning, and Experiential Learning) both helped me grow as a student here. The Writing Center has improved my writing of papers throughout my four years as a student.
Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: I took tree cores of white spruce trees in Nabesna, Alaska, and am using them to help determine how the trees are responding to warmer temperatures in the area over the last 25 years.
Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, the fall of my junior year and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to travel around Europe and experience many different cultures while continuing my studies.
Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what is one piece of advice you would give your first-year (freshman) self?
A: I would say to not procrastinate and not worry about I.S. I.S. is very manageable with all of the resources Wooster offers.
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