Nutrition Student of the Month - Laura Sanchez - Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Where are you from?
Bogota- Colombia
What do you like to do outside of school? What are you passionate about in life? – tell us about yourself!
I like to hang out with friends and family. I’m passionate about helping others heal and find joy in the little things in life. I love to dance, hug my puppy, and play golf.

I started playing golf when I was 5 years old and came to the US to play for the GSU Women’s golf team to compete and study finance. I graduated in 2014 with a bachelor’s of business finance and then became a professional golfer soon after where I competed all over Europe for 4 years.
Why did you choose to study nutrition? Was there a specific person, experience, or event that sparked your interest?
Because I healed from my stomach issues and was able to perform at my full potential when I was playing professional golf. I saw the impact it had in my life and wanted to know more so I could help others in their health journey.
What made you choose the Coordinated Program in Nutrition program at GSU?
My boyfriend then, now husband, was in Atlanta. I considered Atlanta home since that was where I finished my undergrad back in 2014. It was the only coordinated program in town and this program gave the opportunity even though I didn’t have an undergrad degree in nutrition.
What is your favorite thing about the Coordinated Program?
My cohort and all the opportunities provided through the program like internships, jobs, webinars, events.
Did you have any assistantships while you were in the program that helped offset the cost of tuition? If so, tell us a bit about what you did for these assistantships.
Yes, I did. I was a tutor for the athletic department my first year and then I became the manager for the online platform used between preceptors and students in the nutrition department for my second year. I taught students biology, Spanish, chemistry, and accounting for the tutoring GRA and as a Typhon manager, I onboarded new preceptors and sites. I kept documents and MOUs updated, scheduled rotations for students, and analyzed surveys.
Where do you see yourself after graduation? What type of career would you like to have?
I see myself working for a functional/integrative private practice for a little bit while I build my own coaching and nutrition practice.
If you could give advice to someone considering studying nutrition, what would you tell them?
Make sure to take care of yourself by finding a hobby, learning relaxation techniques, and moving the body every day; it’s easy to get lost in the to-do lists and forget we must nourish ourselves first.

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