Pursuing a passion for nutrition science

科里 Gustafik ’24 is a student-veteran whose service in the military helped inspire his career path now that he’s a civilian. As a 健康科学 major at North Central, he is an aspiring dietitian who hopes to continue serving 其他人.

Gustafik first learned about North Central College while visiting Naperville. After dining in the downtown area, he went for a walk and discovered North Central’s campus. HE决定申请.   

Gustafik appreciates the small class sizes and welcoming atmosphere on campus. As a student-veteran, he doesn’t consider himself a traditional college student. Nevertheless, he said, “When I come to campus, it’s an open and warm 社区.” 

Originally from Joliet, Ill., Gustafik 在美国服役.S. 服役6年. Through his experience in the military, he gained exposure to different kinds of nutrition and fitness practices around the world — a perspective that influences his goal to pursue nutrition science today.   
  
His first inspiration, however, was closer to 首页. Gustafik 帮助他的父亲, who’d been diagnosed with diabetes, through the process of adapting to new diet and lifestyle changes. His guidance led to success. 这是当 Gustafik knew he wanted to become a dietitian: so he could continue helping 其他人.   
  
“Obviously, I can’t change the world, but I can change small amounts,” he said. “Having the personal motivation from helping a family member, as well as traveling all over the world and seeing the different nutrition and fitness practices — that's what inspires me to pursue a career as a dietitian.”

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