"The campus housing is what finally got me." — Jessica
Proud Member of AASU Class of 2009
Major: Radiologic Sciences/Sonography
"Nearly all of my classes had less than 30 students. Honors classes were even more personal and my biology class only had 11."
Before making her final decision, Jessi and her family planned a getaway to Tybee Beach that included a visit to the AASU campus, less than an hour away.
"People were so nice. Everyone I met, including the lady planting flowers, had a kind word and a smile for me. The campus housing is what finally got me. I had never heard of ?apartment-style.' I imagined bunk beds and a bathroom down the hall, but got so much more than I expected."
Since arriving at AASU, she has embarked on one adventure after another. She worked as a community assistant in her residence hall and got involved with the Honors Program. A study abroad scholarship resulted in an economics-based trip to Germany.
Next, she joined a radiology mission trip to Guyana. "That trip was the most unselfish thing I've ever done." She and five other radiologic sciences students performed exams on people who could never have afforded them. "The patients," she said, "would give us hugs they were so grateful."
Now, as graduation approaches, Jessi has an opportunity to embark on yet another adventure. She could wind up anywhere in the country, but is thinking about going to work—and eventually grad school—in Colorado. Her dad has one piece of fatherly advice to offer her: "Just don't leave the country."
Jessica Lastocy
Hometown: Green, OhioProud Member of AASU Class of 2009
Major: Radiologic Sciences/Sonography
Frequent Adventurer
Jessica Lastocy knew she wanted to attend a small college. "I could have gone to Ohio State, but I wanted something smaller," she said. "My sister went to a big state school where she was just a number." After searching the Internet, she found AASU to be the perfect size."Nearly all of my classes had less than 30 students. Honors classes were even more personal and my biology class only had 11."
Before making her final decision, Jessi and her family planned a getaway to Tybee Beach that included a visit to the AASU campus, less than an hour away.
"People were so nice. Everyone I met, including the lady planting flowers, had a kind word and a smile for me. The campus housing is what finally got me. I had never heard of ?apartment-style.' I imagined bunk beds and a bathroom down the hall, but got so much more than I expected."
Since arriving at AASU, she has embarked on one adventure after another. She worked as a community assistant in her residence hall and got involved with the Honors Program. A study abroad scholarship resulted in an economics-based trip to Germany.
Next, she joined a radiology mission trip to Guyana. "That trip was the most unselfish thing I've ever done." She and five other radiologic sciences students performed exams on people who could never have afforded them. "The patients," she said, "would give us hugs they were so grateful."
Now, as graduation approaches, Jessi has an opportunity to embark on yet another adventure. She could wind up anywhere in the country, but is thinking about going to work—and eventually grad school—in Colorado. Her dad has one piece of fatherly advice to offer her: "Just don't leave the country."
