Senior Salute - Ashley Reynolds
Psychology major is member of field hockey and women's lacrosse teams
Our "Senior Salute" series continues with Ashley Reynolds, a psychology major from Delaware, Ohio. Reynolds is a member of the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams.
Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose The College of Wooster because of the people here and the balance between academics and athletics it has given me.
Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: I think it brings a sense of community and family to the entire student-athlete population.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memories are anytime our team has really been able to come together, especially on our team trips.
Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: I think the friendships, lifelong connections, and life lessons I have been able to experience.
Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am involved in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Wooster Volunteer Network.
Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Michael Casey has been extremely impactful for me and has guided me throughout the four years here. He has been my academic advisor and my Independent Study advisor. Dr. Casey has always been very supportive and understanding.
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: Dr. Casey and Dr. Alyssa Clark have had a tremendous impact on my experience at Wooster that I will be forever grateful for. They are always so supportive and have really helped me out these past few years.
Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: I am analyzing how ADHD affects peer attachment styles.
Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I got the opportunity to work at Florida International University's Center for Children and Families last summer in Miami. I worked at a behavioral correction summer camp for children with severe ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, and behavioral conduct disorders. It was an extremely rewarding experience getting to see how the kids improved and changed over the summer, while being able to grow closer to them.
Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: I think I would tell myself to really soak it all in, it truly does go faster than you think it will, and to enjoy all of the little moments.
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