Billy Scott ’25, DPT ’27, works as a lead tutor at the Writing Center’s University City location and is a peer tutor in anatomy and physiology for the Learning Resource Center. He’s passionate about being on the executive board for the St. Joe’s chapter of the Circle K International Foundation, as well as the Student Physical Therapy Association and the BIPOC Physical Therapy Club. Scott loved growing up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and always saw himself returning there after college, but after being in Philadelphia for the past few years, he said he’s no longer so sure. “I think I’m a little bit more open to other things,” Scott said.
What are you really good at?
I’m good at meeting new people and making connections with new people, and I hope that one day I’m good at being a physical therapist.
Who is your favorite person at St. Joe’s?
Friends aside, my professor, Dr. Eric Pelletier. He’s always cracking jokes and keeping it light and making sure people aren’t feeling too stressed out. And he’s created a very welcoming and warm learning environment.
When and where were you the happiest?
Summer 2022. I was on vacation with my family in the Pacific Northwest, and it was just a really awesome experience. We did a lot of hiking, spent quality time together and admired all the natural beauty out there. I really value my family vacations because that’s really the only time we all get to see each other. I’m the youngest of four, so everyone’s moved out, doing their own thing now.
What is something about you that might surprise people?
I like to paint. I don’t make enough time to do it, but when I do it, I really enjoy just being in the zone and being creative in that way.
What do you most value in friends?
Someone who’s willing to just be themselves, and someone who is honest and communicative.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My junior and senior year of high school, I was in a program where I got to take all of my classes at my local community college, Montgomery [County Community] College. I graduated from there with an associate’s degree a couple days before my high school graduation.
What is one word you hope people on campus would use to describe you?
Welcoming or approachable.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Play the guitar.
Which person do you admire the most?
My mom. She is a nurse, so she is one of my first inspirations to pursue a job in healthcare.
