Courtney Allen
Hello and welcome to my ePortfolio! I am a senior majoring in Exercise Science at IUPUI. I plan to go to doctorate school for physical therapy and my dream is to make an impact on others by helping them recover from injuries and improve their overall physical health.
I chose to attend IUPUI because of the endless opportunities that this school and the city of Indianapolis could offer to me. I love Indianapolis, the amount of hospitals in the area, and the numerous experiences that I've had and will continue to have here.
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Contact me at couralle@iu.edu
I'm from Bourbonnais, IL which is a small town about an hour south of Chicago. In high school I was on the volleyball team and I've played some indoor and sand intramural volleyball in college. I enjoy hanging out with friends/family, being outside, going to new coffee shops, and exercising.
My Background
There are many experiences and people that have shaped me into the person that I am today. Some of the most important ones are listed below.
My family and their support: I'm very fortunate to have such a loving family and strong support system that has helped me through things throughout my whole life. If it wasn't for my family's encouragement, advise, pride, and confidence in me I would be a completely different person. My family has shown me how to be strong, independent, and successful in school as well as other aspects of my life.
My car accident: When I was 16 years old, I was hit head on by a drunk driver who came into my lane trying to pass a bus. I was extremely lucky to be alive with only a few minor injuries. After this accident, I started to live my life with a completely different mindset. I take no day for granted, and live each moment to the fullest. I also found myself to be a more optimistic person because life is too short to have a negative mindset on things.
Being a college student: It is clear to me that I have changed a lot since I started college in August of 2020. Being a college student has taught me how to have better time-management skills, how to be independent living on my own, how to manage many responsibilities, and so much more.
Feel free to take a look around my ePortfolio where I have addressed some more information about me, what I'm involved in, my professional goals, strengths, and much more!