Student Spotlight - Paola Flores

Name: Paola Flores
Hometown: San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Classification: Senior
Major: Biology

Why Kentucky State?
Kentucky State gave me the opportunity to finish my bachelor’s degree in biology and to play my last two years of college softball.

What is your major and why did you choose this area of study?
My major is general biology. My career goal is to become an occupational therapist. Biology was a good choice since it has mostly all of the requirements for this field, plus I like studying human beings and our interactions with the environment.

Who inspires you and why?
My family inspires me because they always push me to do better. All I do is to make them proud. My parents are in Puerto Rico, but have given 101 percent to help me accomplish my dreams.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan on serving as an officer in the United States Army active duty branch. Later on, I plan to continue my studies and become an occupational therapist.

Words to live by: “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” – Napoleon Hill