Connor Zitzer
Bio
Hi, I am Connor, a 20 year old student who is studying at San Jose State University. Currently, I am trying to get into a nursing program in the Bay area by taking all the necessary pre-reqs for entry. Bodily functions and how the external and internal environments interact with each other is an interest of mine and this is why I want to pursue a career in health. Research and advancement of current medicine has been piquing my interest over the past few years and I hope to pursue it later on within my career. On top of my education I am dedicated to my role as a Cashier at Affordable Treasures, Los Gatos. I have a passion for customer service and work hard to perfect my duties as an employee. I am an active EMT working in Santa Clara County as of January 8th, 2024. When I have free time I love to go hiking with my girlfriend, Aashvi, playing some games, and continue learning about something even when I feel like I know everything.
High School Diploma Leigh High School - San Jose, California (4.05 GPA)
August 2018 -- June 2022
Graduating 2026 Undeclared Pre-Nursing, San Jose State University - San Jose, California (4.0 GPA)
August 2022 -- Current (Sophomore)
Education
Courses
I am proficient in many different subjects but I enjoy anatomy and physiology courses more than any of the others.
The courses that I am most knowledgeable about include: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Nutrition for Health Professions, Public Speaking, English, Chemistry, and Bacteriology.
Hum. Anatomy + Physiology
Although we were not allowed to take photos of once living objects at SJSU we work directly with specimen and open cadavers in order to study anatomy. In physiology we worked with our own bodies in order to determine functions and see how exactly our bodies work. We became knowledgeable about all parts and functions of the body in anatomy.
Public Speaking
In this course we learned how to become proficient at speaking to an audience. We worked with a conversationally styled speech that we can apply when we had to give an impromptu speech in future situations. We learned how to be more confident speakers and better collaborators.
Chemistry
In this course we worked hard to figure out the different ways in which our world is made based upon its chemistry. In this course we went in detail about the different states of matter, the periodic table, chemical reactions, oxidation + reduction, and more.
Nutrition for Health Professions
In this course we went in detail about all the different nutrients in the body and how they affect the body's homeostasis. We went in detail about all the chemical compositions of the macronutrients and the various types of carbs, lipids, proteins, and fats. We learned about our dietary needs for each of the macros and how to incorporate them into our diets.
Future Endeavors
Applied for Nursing for Fall 2024 at SJSU
Nursing is a highly competitive degree at SJSU and I am determined to remain in good standing and put my all into getting to the nursing program at SJSU. I find out whether or not I get in mid-late April 2024.
