Senior Salute - Julianna Fiori

Our "Senior Salute" series continues with Julianna Fiori, a psychology major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fiori is a member of the cross country and track and field teams.

Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I wanted to have the opportunity to grow both as a student and an athlete. I wanted to take advantage of the study abroad opportunities.

Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: It means being able to excel both academically and athletically every day.

Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memories are with my teammates. I enjoyed all of the time I spent with my teammates these past few years, whether we are studying in the library or walking around Denison University aimlessly because our events are not for a couple more hours. My favorite memory is our yearly women's cross country tradition after the season ends.

Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The friends I have made through the program.

Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am in the Delta Theta Psi sorority, work as an access services assistant at the library, and am health coach through the College's partnership with Wooster Community Hospital.

Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Karen Haely because she has been one of my biggest supporters during my four years at Wooster. I appreciate the support she has given me whether it is academic or personal. She has always been an integral part of my time here.

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: Coach Dennis Rice has helped me grow into the person I am today. I came in as a first-year scared to be a part of a whole new team culture. Coach Rice let all of the first-years know we belonged here. He has allowed me to be successful on and off the course and track and has let me prioritize academics and other extra curriculars when necessary.

Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: I am looking into a population of residents living in an independent living community in my hometown. I have worked as a culinary server at this place for about three years, so I have gotten to know the residents and the community quite well. Due to this, my I.S. explores this population. I am asking them survey questions related to purpose in life and psychological well-being and seeing how the events the community holds and the socialization offered at the independent living home helps with this. I am also interviewing some of the residents.

Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I was able to study abroad in Sweden the spring of my sophomore year where I got to run in a different country and live with a loving family. It was an experience I would never take back and I recommend it to any student at Wooster that is considering it.

Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: Whatever the stress is, it is not the end of the world. You will be just fine.

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