Aspen Karns
My Overall Experience at IU Indy
Throughout the past 4 years of my experience at IU Indianapolis, I am happy to say that I've gotten a good blend of everything campus has to offer. I have been involved in some clubs and held some positions: Xiphos Corps, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Exercise Is Medicine, and the Active Communities Research Collaborative. I have rowed for IUI Kinesiology for Regatta in 2022, I conducted undergraduate research for a semester in 2023, and even performed at events with Xiphos at Regatta and Jagathon as well. Throughout my years in school, I have worked at the Campus Center, worked as a research assistant at University Hospital, and as a rehabilitation aide at Athletico Physical Therapy. Overall, I think my experiences have made me incredibly well rounded and I've been able to meet and make connections with so many people as well.
My Involvement & Impact
Directing for Xiphos Corps
Vice President of Pre-PT Club
Active Communities Research Collaborative
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Directing for Xiphos Corps has taught me how to work with others, develop and apply my leadership skills, and allowed me to meet many different types of people from many different backgrounds and perspectives.
Being the Vice President of the Pre-Physical Therapy club has allowed me to make tons of connections to other Pre-Physical Therapy majors and has allowed me to teach others how to prepare for applying to physical therapy school.
The Active Communities Research Collaborative helps facilitate the monthly presentations on currently Health and Wellness, Fitness, and Kinesiology topics and research. As part of the collaborative, I help give a student perspective on what topics they would be interested in and help pick professors and topics to present.