2022 Lilly Scholar Lara McGlothlin

“My third year at IU Indianapolis was filled with many exciting moments and opportunities! This year, I continued taking psychology, neuroscience, and biology classes for my major and minors. Additionally, I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant for a Cell Biology course! It was extremely rewarding to help students develop knowledge in this content area, and it allowed me to become more knowledgeable about the science of learning. During the spring semester, I was also honored to receive the IU Indianapolis Top 100 award for my achievements in the classroom and the community.

Beyond academics, I continued leading a weekly Bible study in Christian Student Fellowship. Additionally, I continued serving as a peer mentor within the Honors College. Both of these roles have allowed me to become a better communicator and listener, and I am excited to continue filling these roles during my senior year!

This year, I also had the opportunity to serve within a few new organizations! In the fall semester, I began serving as a Director of Service for the Pre-Medicine Club. Further, in the spring semester, I became a weekly volunteer at Riley Hospital for Children in the Hematology/Oncology unit. In each of these capacities, I not only reaffirmed my passion for practicing pediatric medicine, but I also found a meaningful way to become involved in the larger Indianapolis community.

My junior year at IU Indianapolis was extremely rewarding, and I am incredibly grateful for every opportunity and lesson I received. It is bittersweet to think that I am entering my final year at IU Indianapolis, but I am eager to see the opportunities that await in the upcoming year!”