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Erin Gaven

Erin Gaven

Graduation Year: 2016
Major(s): Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences           
Minors(s): Biology
Hometown: Rockaway, NJ
Campus Involvement: Animal Science club, VIDA (Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures), Intramural volleyball

What do you like about the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)?

I love the fact that the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a very involved group of people. The hands-on experience you get right from the start is great and the faculty are always willing to help.

What is your most memorable CANR or UD experience?

I loved when we got to wrangle sheep and trim their hooves; it was very hands-on.

My most memorable UD experience was animal science lab where we we’re actively learning about different animals, biosafety and food science as well. I loved when we got to wrangle sheep and trim their hooves; it was very hands-on.

What are your career goals?

My career goal is to apply to Veterinary school. I want to focus on large animals or even do some research. Hopefully, I will open my own practice as well.

What is an interesting or unusual fact about you?

I love skeet shooting with my dad!

What is your favorite book, movie, or song?

My favorite book is pretty much anything from James Paterson and I am also a huge country music fan.