After discovering Nicholls’ psychology program, Toni Wells, psychology sophomore from Waggaman, made Nicholls her home away from home.
Wells was drawn to Nicholls after hearing Steven Welsh, acting dean of the college of education and professor of psychology, say that Nicholls has the best psychology program in the state at the 2009 Scholar’s banquet.
“Although I did not get to talk to him personally, he did a good job of informing the psychology group about what it takes,” Wells said. “He said you have to be dedicated, which makes psychology students at Nicholls more prepared for graduate school than anybody.”
While earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology, Wells is minoring in Spanish due to her fascination with foreign languages. She is a member of the Psychology Club and the Honors Program.
Aside from academics, Wells came to Nicholls because of its beautiful and small atmosphere. She also likes the small community and the nice people who live in Thibodaux.
In her free time, Wells enjoys horror movies and video games like Resident Evil. She also loves dancing, laser tag and pool.
When there are dancing or pool competitions on campus, Wells is one of the tough competitors to contend with.
“I won a dancing contest at a campus Halloween costume party,” Wells said. “At another campus party, I was one of three winners for a Michael Jackson dance competition. As for pool, I beat a lot of people in Scholars Hall.”
Wells hopes to one day be thrown a 1990s-themed birthday bash. Oversized glasses, candy jewelry and light-up shoes must be included in the attire.
Q: If you could have a lifetime supply of one food item, what would it be?
A: I would want a lifetime supply of cinnamon toast crunch cereal and milk granola bars.
Q: What do you appreciate most about your life?
A: I appreciate my family, my boyfriend and my success.
Q: If your life were a movie, what would you title it?
A: If my life were a movie, it would be called “The Underdog.”
Q: What is your wish that has not yet been fulfilled?
A: Becoming a successful bilingual psychologist.
Q: What has been the happiest moment in your life so far?
A: I don’t know. I don’t think it has happened yet.
Q: What type of music do you like?
A: I like everything except country music.
Q: If you could predict the future, what would you do with that knowledge?
A: I would keep my knowledge of future events a secret unless the apocalypse was going to take place.
Q: What do you value most in other people?
A: I value someone who is trustworthy, very kind and not judgmental of others.
Q: If you could become a TV show or movie character, who would you chose to be?
A: I would be Storm from X-Men so I could control the weather.
Q: What are your personal aspirations?
A: I want to be a successful bilingual psychologist, not get fat and live life to the fullest.
