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Meet Our Students: Elizabeth Dawn Hays

 


Elizabeth Dawn Hays


Age: 31


Residence: Herriman


Where are you from: Mostly Tooele, but have lived in California, Colorado, Arizona and Michigan as well 


Current major: Biology, to fulfill most of my prerequisite requirements for the Medical Laboratory Science program through the University of Utah. 


Academic goals: Transferring to the University of Utah for pathology


Dream job: MD or PhD in perinatal/pediatric pathology


Plan B:  Masters in medical laboratory science


Why are you pursuing a higher education: To help families suffering from infertility and infant loss. 



Why did you choose SLCC: Salt Lake Community College is a wonderful school for students planning on transferring to any medical program. A lot of schools can get pricey, but SLCC allows students to fulfill career goals without having to break the bank. Classes are very flexible and they have many campus options throughout the state, all of which are great for single parents.  


What motivates or inspires you at school or in life: My children. I want to show them they can accomplish anything in life if they work hard and keep moving forward. 


Important life or career lessons you have learned so far: I have learned to keep moving forward and to conquer one hurdle at a time. 


Best advice you have been given or that you give others: Things can always be worse, so always look for the positives. 


Family: 14-year-old son Anthony (Tony), 6-year-old son Aidan (Ollie) and 1-year-old daughter Haven (hei hei)


Hobbies: Reading, camping, yoga, dancing, singing and anything outdoors

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