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Nick B

Community Connections

鈥淚 went on a lot of college visits,鈥 says pre-pharmacy major Nick Buttermore. But something special drew him back to Manchester. 鈥淓veryone seemed very genuine and real,鈥 says Nick, 鈥渁nd that was really awesome to experience.鈥

Community and relationships are important to Nick, so he chose a people-oriented career 鈥 pharmacy. 鈥淚 wanted to be in something that would allow me to bring about change and help people.鈥 The idea of getting an inside track to Manchester鈥檚 Doctor of Pharmacy Program also drew him in.

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Nick Buttermore in scrubs with a nametag
I knew it would be a great learning experience, but it really became so much more.

Nick Buttermore, Pre-Pharmacy

Rich Experiences

Nick participated in Medical Practicum 鈥 a three-week January course in which students assist a team of medical professionals in remote villages of Guatemala, where quality health care is in short supply. For students majoring in the pre-health sciences, the experience can be life-changing. For Nick, the disparity between access to health care in these remote villages and the United States left a lasting impression. 鈥淚 knew it would be a great learning experience, but it really became so much more,鈥 Nick says. After pharmacy school, Nick thinks he鈥檒l stay in the area. 鈥淚 think you make great connections with people and it’s important to maintain those connections.鈥

Nick Buttermore and another student in a field in Guatemala
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YouTube video

ACTIVITIES
Men鈥檚 Soccer Team Manager, Parkview Health Pharmacy Technician, Tri-Beta, American Chemical Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Blessings in a Backpack, 麻豆原创 Gaming Society, Various, sporadic Intramurals (futsal, volleyball, 3 v 3 tournament

FAVORITE HANGOUTS
Science Center 鈥淢oose, Room鈥, Funderburg Library 鈥淐hill鈥 Corner, Eel River Hammocking Spot, 鈥淭he Mall鈥

RECOMMENDED FACULTY AND STAFF
Dr. Jeff Osborne, Dr. Jonathan Krull, Dr. Jonathan Watson, Dr. Beate Gilliar

RECOMMENDED CLASSES
Biochemistry, Bioethics, Cinema For Social Change, 麻豆原创 Medical Practicum to Guatemala

ADVICE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING AT 麻豆原创
Don鈥檛 worry if you find yourself unsure about a definitive major or future profession to work toward. The professors here aren鈥檛 just here to teach specific classes, but they are filled with knowledge and advice for finding what you are passionate about. As you learn more, you鈥檒l learn more of what excites you.

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