Jessica Applebaum
Graduation Year: 2014
Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences
Minors: Spanish, Biology
Hometown: Holland, PA
Campus Involvement: Russell Fellow for the Honors Program, Member of a poultry research team,
Alpha Zeta, Animal Science Club, Guiding Eyes for the Blind,
Swing Dance Club, University Strings, Intramural Softball
What do you like about the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources?
UD CANR has several connections with outside organizations and offers a lot of opportunities to get involved within the community and become a leader as an undergraduate student. Since the college is fairly small, it is easy to get to know your professors and fellow students. I also love that we have a farm on campus and that the classes are very hands-on, providing students with a lot of experience right off the bat.
What is your most memorable Ag or UD experience?
During my first semester at UD, I had the opportunity to raise a calf in my honors animal science class. This was definitely my most memorable Ag experience because before this, I had never really been around cows and had to attempt to walk a calf around the field on a halter each week. It was difficult and sometimes pretty messy, but it was really fun and helped me decide that I made the right choice coming to UD.
What are your career goals?
I hope to become a companion animal veterinarian.
What is an interesting or unusual fact about you?
I play the banjo.
What is your favorite book, movie, or song?
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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