Zahra Rognstad
Zahra Rognstad
Class Year
’25
Hometown
Prentice, WI
Major(s)
Allied Health Sciences
Minor(s)
Biology
Zahra Rognstad ’25 is an allied health science major who strives to be a physician’s assistant in surgery or primary care. Being at Carthage has given Zahra different work opportunities because her schedule can be flexible. She has also gotten off-campus jobs similar to her future profession, like working at an OB office. She likes that she can try different opportunities to develop different passions she may have.
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Why Carthage?
“I chose Carthage for the close-knit atmosphere. This was evident when I did my first tour. No matter where I am on campus, I always see a familiar face.”
Faculty mentors
“The faculty here support me in different ways. When I was unsure about changing my major, they provided unbiased points of view and broadened my career idea horizon. They help connect me with people in those careers to talk and see what option would be the best fit for me.”
Favorite class
“My favorite class has been one of the history classes I’ve taken. I love studying history, and both professors I have had made the material exciting and embellished more information and facts than just the basic curriculum.”
Toughest class
“My toughest class has been Structural Kinesiology. It shows me which studying methods work best for me and pushes me to work harder than any other class I’ve taken.”
Internships or campus employment
“I’m a student ambassador in the Office of Admissions, and this job has helped develop my people skills, which I think will benefit me as I continue on the path of health care. I get to meet and talk with people from different walks of life and find things in common.”
Favorite spot on campus
“My favorite spot on campus is a toss-up between the patio between Lentz and Straz or the beach behind the Tower. Both places are super serene and allow me to reflect and relax.”
Favorite memory
“My favorite moments and memories here at Carthage are definitely all the themed Bingo games my friends and I go to. It’s a great atmosphere and never a dull experience.”
Biggest surprise
“The biggest surprise so far is the connections I’m making here at Carthage. I have friends in different clubs, grades, and classes and from different walks of life. I am immersed in diversity and getting to experience so many different things.”
What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?
“My 8-year-old self would probably be surprised I don’t want to be a lawyer anymore. But I think she’d be proud I found somewhere I fit in and am doing what makes me happy.”