Hannah Adkins may one day be diagnosing your ills.

The freshman from Morristown is a pre-medicine major. She has flourished during her first two semesters, getting a great start for what will be years of medical school.

 “I did look at other colleges, but Walters State is smaller and I like the close-knit campus,” said the pre-medicine major from Morristown.

“The professors get to know you and if you have a question, they take the time to answer it or explain it. They give you phone numbers and e-mails and it’s easy to get in touch with them after class if you have a problem.”

Adkins has received near-perfect grades during her first year, but she hasn’t spent all of her time studying. She is a Senators Page and an active member of the Music Club. She credits both with helping her become more outgoing.

“I’ve worked at charity events and given lots of campus tours. Those tours have helped me come out of my shell. I’ve made so many friends here.”

Adkins received an Academic Performance Scholarship and the Tennessee Hope Lottery Scholarship. The lottery scholarship almost covers the complete cost of tuition, leaving her with money for books and other expenses.

Adkins said her inspiration for becoming a doctor is her mom and her mom’s co-workers. Her mom is lab technician at Hamblen Pediatrics.

“I’ve always been around the doctor’s offices, so I really didn’t know what else to do,” she said.

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