Senior Hannah Bost is a nursing major, field hockey student-athlete, Dean’s List scholar, and second-term president of the Wilson College Government Association (WCGA). She embraces nearly every opportunity available to her, yet when asked what she loves most about Wilson, her answer isn’t a title or accomplishment.
“It’s the ability to do anything,” she said. “At a lot of colleges, you feel like you have to choose between your major, your sport, or being involved on campus. At Wilson, you don’t have to do that. You can be all three and more.”
Along with completing the demanding coursework required for nursing, she found
time to compete in field hockey and become deeply involved in student leadership. One of the most meaningful parts of her Wilson journey has been serving in WCGA, first as Academic Affairs Officer and now as president. She saw posters around campus and her friends encouraged her to get involved, which she said became one of the best decisions she has made as a student.
“I absolutely love it,” she said.
As president, Bost has focused on creating a campus culture where students feel connected and engaged. She hopes her legacy extends beyond specific projects or accomplishments.
“I hope people remember me as someone who was present,” she said. “Someone who
showed up, cared about what clubs were doing, supported other teams, and was there
for people.”
One visible example of that commitment is the recently renovated student center
space. Bost championed the project after noticing how heavily students already relied
on the area.
“We had the ideas, and the final result turned out better than I could ever have
imagined,” she said. “It’s amazing to see students using it and making it an active
part of campus life.”
While leadership has been a major part of her Wilson experience, nursing remains at
the center of her future plans. Thanks to Wilson’s hands-on curriculum, she began
clinical experiences early in her college career and has already explored multiple specialties.
Currently, she finds herself choosing between two fields she loves equally: intensive
care and behavioral health nursing. A summer externship on a behavioral
health unit confirmed her passion for mental health care, while an upcoming ICU
rotation may help determine her next step.
“Wilson gave me the opportunity to experience both,” she said. “That’s something
that’s really unique.”
Her experiences as an NCAA Division III athlete have been equally influential. Balancing practices, games, leadership responsibilities, and academics taught her re-
silience, teamwork, and time management.
Head Field Hockey Coach Shelly Novak ’92, ’19 said Bost’s commitment has been
evident from the start. “Hannah earned her way onto my field and has never wavered
in her commitment to our program or to Wilson,” said Novak.
As graduation approaches, Bost said she feels prepared for what comes next. Whether she pursues a career in behavioral health or critical care nursing, she feels Wilson has taught her how to create opportunities rather than wait for them.
“College is what you make it,” she said. “And Wilson is one of those places where
you can truly make it your own.”
Asked what she will miss most, Bost doesn’t hesitate.
“The people,” she said.
After taking advantage of every opportunity Wilson had to offer, she knows saying
goodbye won’t be easy.
“Wilson is what you make it, and if you make it too well, the hardest part is leaving knowing that you did it well. I made it exactly what I wanted it to be, and now I have to make it again.”
