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By Jeff Wilson<\/p>\n
Lindsey Eigsti has a plan.<\/p>\n
The senior from Shelbyville is majoring in human nutrition and dietetics<\/a>. She\u2019s applying to graduate school. She wants to become a dietitian and work to improve people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n \u201cPreventative health care is so important,\u201d Eigsti said. \u201cI want to tackle huge health problems and promote positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n Eigsti is a legacy student. A handful of her family members attended SIU. So, when she received a full-tuition scholarship to become a Saluki, she was ecstatic.<\/p>\n \u201c(The scholarship) opened a lot of doors for me. It made coming to SIU more feasible,\u201d she said \u201cI fell in love with campus.\u201d<\/p>\n Before receiving her scholarship, junior college was a likely route. She expressed her gratitude toward the philanthropists who are willing to lend students a helping hand.<\/p>\n \u201cDonations change people\u2019s lives,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s so nice to have people out there who make education more accessible. Any amount can help.\u201d<\/p>\n She has also received three other scholarships, which have allowed her to focus on academics and other opportunities. She works as an undergraduate intern with University Housing\u2019s nutrition team. The group offers counseling to students with dietary issues and focuses on promoting healthy eating habits on campus.<\/p>\n When she\u2019s not studying or working, she prefers to be outdoors. As someone who enjoys hiking, fishing and camping, Eigsti said she\u2019s enjoyed her time in Southern Illinois.<\/p>\n Human nutrition and dietetics is a growing program within the College of Agricultural Sciences<\/a>. It lends itself to careers in a number of fields, including public health, business, education, marketing, restaurants, fitness and more.<\/p>\n SIU\u2019s program has been a near perfect fit for Eigsti.<\/p>\n \u201cThe professors are awesome. I\u2019ve really been able to build relationships with them,\u201d she said. \u201cThey make the program feel like it\u2019s tailored to me.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information about College of Agricultural Sciences fundraising goals, visit http:\/\/foreversiu.org\/colleges-units\/agricultural-sciences.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n Engage with us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Jeff Wilson Lindsey Eigsti has a plan. The senior from Shelbyville is majoring in human nutrition and dietetics. She\u2019s applying to graduate school. She wants to become a dietitian and work to improve people\u2019s health. \u201cPreventative health care is so important,\u201d Eigsti said. \u201cI want to tackle huge health problems and promote positive change.\u201d … Continue reading Scholarships nurture healthy appetite for success<\/span>