Hi my name is Emily Groff, and
I am a senior and graduating in December. I am a Health and Exercise Science
major and hope to attend Physical Therapy school starting in the summer. As a
health and exercise science major I have a wide base of knowledge in nutrition
and exercise and like to lead a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy running and cycling
and have participated in half marathons. Running allows me to release stress
and is my calming time to myself where I forget about all the to-do lists and
obligations I have waiting for me after my run. I feel accomplished I also
enjoy doing yoga for the same reason; it calms me. I hope to complete a
triathlon next. I enjoy cooking and always cook for my friends and family. One
day I hope to be able to take some culinary classes and expand my cooking
capabilities.
This summer I had to
take classes as prerequisites for physical therapy school and I also worked as
a physical therapy technician during the week to gain experience in the field
as I begin to apply to physical therapy schools. Over Fourth of July weekend I
did get to take a break from work and school to visit my closest friend in
Denver, Colorado. We spent each day hiking and then each night exploring
delicious places to eat in the city. Some of my favorite hikes were in Winter
Park, Colorado and Boulder, Colorado for the amazing views at the top of the
mountains.
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| My friend Nicole and I hiking in Boulder Colorado |
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| The Waterspring Trail in Winter Park, Colorado, photo by Emily Groff |
One of my favorite
past times besides running is reading. My favorite book is a tie between The Giver by Louis Lowry and The Pact by Jodi Picoult. I first read
The Giver in middle school and have reread it many times since then. I love the
themes and messages of the utopia vs dystopia society. The Pact is a story that
switches back and forth between characters and times to tell a love story
between teenagers. The way the book is written is the reason it is one of my
favorite books. I also enjoy watching movies and some of my favorites include
action movies like Law Abiding Citizen and Man on Fire.
