INTRODUCING ABIGAIL WALKER

LEARN ABOUT ME

My name is Abigial Walker, but I usually go by Abi. I am a junior at IUI with a major in Exercise Science on a pre-physical therapy track. I grew up in LaPorte, Indiana, a fairly small community, and have attended relatively small schools for most of my life until I began college. In college, I have been able to find my passion and work towards it in more ways that I could've imagined before starting here. Some of the most impactful experiences I have been a part of are my volunteer work on campus, my work in a physical therapy clinic, my role in undergraduate research, and my interactions with a lot of incredible peers and faculty.

I am a dedicated learner with a goal to excel in my career. I am ambitious, motivated, and competitive, and aim to do my best every day.

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

Nelson Mandela

Chemistry Teacher Mentor

I started taking chemistry my sophomore year of high school with Mrs. Holifield and continued to take AP my junior year because I liked her and the course so much. Mrs. Holifield has been such an impactful mentor to me and continues to be still. I learned one of the most difficult courses in my school to a level that I was able to tutor peers my senior year. Mrs. Holifield helped me to grow in every aspect of my life. I spent every morning before school and afternoon after school in her classroom and could talk to her about anything. She was always sympathetic or had some advice to help me, and helped me to be a better person in many ways.

Earned Swim Captain

My senior year I earned captain of the swim team and that was a big milestone for me. I wasn't the best swimmer on the team by a longshot, but I was a good teammate. I learned that sometimes the interactions with others that we think are insignificant can be more impactful than we know. It helped me to believe that I can be a leader in more than just an academic setting. Being a good person and teammate is sometimes just as necessary as being talented. A good attitude and encouragement can go a long way, and earning captain showed the importance of that role.

Earned Top of my Class

I earned first in my class after eight semesters of high school. I had been working to at least maintain my status in the top ten since my freshman year but didn't think that I would be able to obtain first place. Coming from a different middle school put me at a disadvantage based on course placement, but I was able to accomplish that goal regardless. That experience was huge for me in many ways. It taught me to continue to put in my best work, regardless of the expected outcome, and to always push myself to be the best I can be.