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October 6, 2025

Great Day Story: Jessi Meyer

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Major: Psychology/Clinical Counseling

Hometown: Monroe, Wisconsin

When Jessi Meyer arrived at to study psychology, she didn’t realize how much God had in store for her there. Indeed, would not just shape her as a student; it would also shape the person she would become. Now, as a senior, Jessi recognizes the power of community and the importance of actively finding ways to make a difference right where you are.

Jessi was first introduced to by Samantha Collins, ’s Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, who continues to make a positive impact on Jessi’s life today. “She’s always been the support I’ve needed and has been there for me through it all,” Jessi explains.

From the very beginning, Jessi became deeply involved in the community, making friends and volunteering for service opportunities. Jessi plays for the women’s basketball team, serves as an R.A., volunteers with the RISE program, mentors incoming freshman, and works in the Registrars’ office and the student arcade. Additionally, she had the opportunity to go on a global outreach trip to Scotland. Each of these opportunities has grown and shaped her into the person she is today.

“I couldn’t imagine where I would be without ,” Jessi states. “It’s given me my best friends, my bridesmaids, and my forever mentors, and I’ve grown in my relationship with Christ.”

In addition to her various extracurricular pursuits, Jessi is also an avid student. She is a scholar athlete for basketball and a member of the Psychology Honors Society. She was also accepted into the Master of Clinical Health and Counseling program while still completing her B.A. in Psychology. Following the completion of her bachelor’s degree, she will continue her studies at and graduate with her master’s in 2028.

Jessi didn’t think that she would have so many big opportunities at a smaller school when she first came to . Now, looking back, she states, “Just because the school isn’t big, it doesn’t mean there aren’t big opportunities. I have had so many opportunities and have felt so supported at . I would never have experienced that anywhere else.” 

Ultimately, when Jessi reflects on the last four years as a student, she doesn’t think of it as just another school. Instead, she describes this place as a home and a community for college students. Indeed, it’s a place where they can find their purpose and make a lasting difference, just like she did.

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