Natalie Pothoven

Honors & Scholars Ambassador

Honors Student + Presidential Scholar

Natalie P.

Natalie Pothoven

Honors & Scholars Ambassador

Honors Student + Presidential Scholar

Second-year student

Hometown: Rock Island, IL

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Certificate: Linguistic Studies

Career Goals: I want to work with toddler and preschool age children who have speech and language difficulties.

How has HSP participation enhanced your college experience at UNI? HSP has allowed me to make close friendships through the smaller class sizes and frequent class participation. I have learned to ask more questions, share more thoughts, think deeper about topics, and in general, get more out of my education and class experience.

How has your HSP experience prepared you for life after UNI? HSP has taught me to take my education beyond the classroom. Through discussions in these classes, I have learned to apply topics to life outside of class and to ask questions in order to keep learning. These skills will help me get more out of my education in grad school and to continue learning throughout my career.