Jessica West

Jessica West, 18, of Water Valley never considered attending any school other than Ole Miss, and when she heard about the opportunities in the Women’s Council, it only reinforced her decision.

“It seemed like a really good way to meet people and be a part of something that was special,” said the biology major. “It helps teach leadership skills and other things you will need in life.”

After graduating from Ole Miss, West plans to go to medical school and become a doctor.

“I want to open my own family practice,” she said. “I just want to help people and make the world a better place.”

West said she would take the leadership and mentorship skills she learned from the OMWC and apply them in her career. She also said she wants to return to Ole Miss later and be involved with the Women’s Council.

“I would love to be able to come back and help out with the program and be a mentor.”