FRESHMAN PROFILE: Alyssa Kessler

by Marilyn King

Nursing major Alyssa Kessler finds Frosted Flakes more inviting than getting up early to go to the caf.

Alyssa's's Hometown: Utica, MI

Major: Nursing

Age: 18

Relationship Status: Has a boyfriend back home

Where are you living on campus and why? West Holmes Hall, because I am in Lyman Briggs.


What made you choose MSU? One of the top Nursing programs in the country. I looked up the statistics of how successful the nursing program was here and they had one of the highest0rated programs.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen so far? A guy get Tasered on Grand River because he tried to get in a fight with someone and the cops got him.

Where you see yourself in four years? In grad school for nursing, possibly engaged.

Are you concerned about the freshman 15? Yes, I am very conscious about what I eat here and I run almost every night.

Roommate situation: I made a very good choice to room with a friend from high school who was on Color Guard with me..

Thoughts on Welcome Week: Wasn’t what I expected. I thought it would be more interesting.

Biggest adjustment: All the walking .

What do you miss most about home? My friends/boyfriend.

Favorite way to procrastinate: Hanging out with friends.

Extracurriculars you do or plan to do in college: Phlebotomist at Olin Health Center, NSA (Nursing Student Association), BMA (Briggs Multiracial Alliance), Habitat for Humanity.

Favorite East Lansing delivery place: Papa John's .

Worst caf experience: Waking up early to have breakfast for the first time and having a crap selection.