Vision Statement

With my remaining time as an undergraduate at Ohio State, I am focusing on finishing up my major and minor coursework. I am particularly exploring courses that may aid me in deciding what aspects of wildlife I’d like to focus on in furthering my education and career. My areas of interest include wildlife conservation and education, non-human animal behavior and psychology and the study of zooeyia through positive human-animal interactions. I would like to further my studies in at least one of these areas someday through either graduate or postdoctoral school. For now, I plan to search for opportunities to explore these topics through hands-on experiences whether this is through research, volunteer work or an internship/job.

G.O.A.L.S.

G- Global Awareness:

Traveling and experiencing different cultures has always been important in my family, so I have been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places. I hope to continue to travel a lot throughout college and the rest of my life. I would like to volunteer, study, and maybe even intern abroad through programs here at OSU and outside organizations during the spring and summer time. I am especially interested in volunteering at wildlife orphanages and rehabilitation facilities in Africa and elephant sanctuaries in Asia in order to learn how to handle and properly care for wildlife. I am also interested in educating the public in these foreign places about the importance of conserving the flora and fauna that may surround where they live.

O- Original Inquiry:

In March of 2016, I had the opportunity to study sustainable energy in Iceland, and as I mentioned above, studying abroad is something that I would like to pursue during my time in college. I’m also hoping to be involved in undergraduate research sometime during my four years here. I am interested in research about animal psychology and conservation of habitats and wildlife.

A- Academic Enrichment:

Along with undergraduate research and education abroad, Ohio State’s Stone Laboratory at Lake Erie is another opportunity to learn outside of the classroom that I find appealing. I am considering taking at least one course here sometime in the future. If I could, I would take every opportunity I could to work hands-on with animals and to learn about them in real-life situations rather than sitting at a desk in a classroom. Other than at Stone Laboratory, this kind of learning can be done through my volunteer work with animals. In high school I volunteered at CHA Animal Shelter and I would like to volunteer at the Ohio Wildlife Center’s Hospital over the summer.

L- Leadership Development:

My ability to be a leader can be demonstrated through my time volunteering. I take the initiative to get tasks done and to resolve any issues that may arise. I may also take on a leadership role in a club when I’m an upperclassmen. Currently, I am involved with Zoology Club, Buckeyes for Canines, and Animal Welfare and Behavior Club.

S- Service Engagement:

Besides volunteering at CHA Animal Shelter in high school, I went on a mission trip to Tecate, Mexico in April of 2014 in order to build homes for impoverished families. As of right now, I am in the process of becoming a certified volunteer at the Franklin County Dog Shelter with the Buckeyes for Canines Club. I hope to alternate between volunteering here and at CHA. I also plan on volunteering at the Butternut Farm Wildcat Sanctuary with the Zoology Club on some weekends. I also socialize rabbits at the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue. Also, as I stated above, I would like to volunteer with wildlife in different countries and at the Ohio Wildlife Center’s Hospital.