Student Get There:
Get There:
Into Combating Cancer
Philip LeRiche
Chemistry major Philip LeRiche is on track to becoming an oncologist, using his skills and knowledge to annihilate cancer.
Growing up, Philip LeRiche always had an interest in STEM. Combining this with the decision to dedicate his career to helping others, he realized that becoming a doctor was his perfect path. His grandfather’s cancer diagnosis prompted him to extend this goal to specializing in oncology.
Gaining a firm foundation for medical school as a Southeastern chemistry major, Philip is now taking the first steps in his mission to one day help put an end to cancer.
Action Plan
- Checked off task, Move from South Africa to Louisiana to study chemistry at Southeastern.
- Checked off task, Form life-long friendships with other highly-driven students as an Honors Ambassador and member of the Honors College.
- Checked off task, Qualify for a Non-Resident Fee Waiver and an Honors Scholarship.
- Checked off task, Push past stage-fright by performing annually at International Night.
- Checked off task, Be part of the conversation as a writer and podcast host for The Lion's Roar.
- Unchecked task, Get into medical school.
