As Crissa Carter prepares for her sophomore year at Western Oklahoma State College, the pre-dental major is excited to get back on campus and start working with her teammates on the cheer squad.
“What I enjoy most about being a member of the cheer team is working with others that have the same passion and motivation to achieve all our goals. I also love seeing the crowd get hyped up when our basketball teams are winning,” said Carter. “The thing I love most about my teammates is their enthusiasm and drive to achieve more and make WOSC history. Last year was our first time ever competing in the NCA Nationals Competition and it was great, but my teammates made it an unforgettable experience that I will treasure forever.”
Originally from Granite High School in Oklahoma, Carter said the biggest adjustment during her freshman year was managing her time.
“The biggest adjustment going from high school to college for me has been time management. It takes a while to balance a class schedule, work, and extracurricular activities. Sometimes I feel like I need a clone to be everywhere all at once,” said Carter.
Her first big decision coming out of high school was where she would attend college. For Carter, WOSC was the right choice for many reasons.
“WOSC was the right choice for me because it has allowed me to stay close to my family and get a job that offers work experience in the career field I’m planning to enter,” said Carter.
Cheer is not the only activity Carter has on her agenda. The sophomore is involved in several activities around campus and in the community.
“I enjoy participating in the organizations that I am a part of which includes WOSC Ambassadors, cheer, Rotaract, and Student Senate. I also love going to the events that the campus hosts and hanging out at Pioneer Point,” Carter explained.
Last year Carter said her favorite class was Biology II with Professor Rachel Randall. Carter said any freshman coming to the campus for the first time should get involved with the many activities WOSC has for its students.
“I would tell them to be involved in as much as possible. Western, and college in general, is really what you make it; if you are active on campus, you’ll likely have a much better overall experience. Stay on top of your coursework and communicate with your professors,” said Carter
