Hello! My name is Olivia Kalczynski, and I am a second year Animal Sciences major with an Animal Biosciences specialization on the pre-veterinary track. I was born in Toledo, Ohio but I grew up in Orange County, California. My parents are also immigrants from Poland and I travel there to visit the rest of my family every summer. In the future I hope to become a veterinarian and specialize in either livestock or exotics and wildlife. I am also fascinated by the idea of One Health which combines human and animal medicine in order to improve the health of all living things.

Throughout high school, I volunteered at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, CA which is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. My experiences at WWCC solidified my passion for veterinary medicine. I was also a volunteer puppy raiser for the Guide Dogs for the Blind organization and I have raised 3 puppies. At Ohio State, I have become involved with the Pre-veterinary Medical Association, the Buckeye Catholic club and the Experience Ohio state For a Day program.

As I continue to study at OSU, I hope to broaden my knowledge of veterinary medicine and begin my path towards becoming a veterinarian. I also hope to make lasting connections with my fellow classmates and be part of a community to serve others and contribute to the betterment of our world.