Name:

Mark Schneider

Class of :

2008

Major:

Chemistry

Hometown:

Exton, PA

Biography:

Biology major first two years then switched to Chemistry.

Why did you choose Widener?

Small class sizes, reputable premed program

What is your dream job?

Nuclear Medicine

How is Widener helping you to achieve your goals?

By allowing me to attain a strong background in the biological and chemical sciences while at the same time helping me find placement into medical school through its affiliations.

What has been your favorite experience at Widener?

Walking through Ridley Creek as part of a biology class and watching people fall in the one foot deep creek, then attempting to swim.

What advice would you give to a prospective Widener student?

Start strong, if you do not set a good pace from the beginning it will be very hard to catch up. Do not hesitate to seek help; this will be crucial in your survival.

What do you like to do outside of the classroom?

Playing tennis, ping pong, hunting, and watching Seinfeld or Borat.

What was your favorite classroom project?

Analysis of the composition of various pain medications by instrumental and spectrophotometeric techniques in instrumental analysis lab.