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Nikki Roane, Food Science major

I first became interested in food science after randomly picking sustainable food practices as a topic for a 15 page research paper in AP Lang. I quickly became invested and decided I wanted to be a food scientist.

CALS is the best fit for me because it has the best food science program in the state and one of the best in the country.

I am very excited to meet everyone in fall!

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Hey Everyone, my name is Freddy, and my CALS major is Biochem. I chose Biochem because I think it will segue well into pathology and epidemiology, which is what I want to research. I look forward to meeting yall!

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I look forward to meeting a lot of you during this upcoming fall semester! Have a good rest of your summer, and remember to drink plenty of water.

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Andrew Nanney

Animal Science

I chose CALS because life sciences have always interested me most in school, and I have always wanted to further explore and learn about my life science interests, especially with animals.

I aspire to attend vet school at NC State after I finish my undergraduate degree with CALS.

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Hi! my name is Jordan Prairie. I'm majoring in biochemistry and

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Hi! I am Ari and my major is Biochemistry. I chose CALS because I wanted to pursue a degree in agriculture. My aspirations are to earn a PhD and do research in my field.

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Hi my name is Bryce Garrett. My major is turfgrass science and I chose this degree because I have played sports my entire life and love to be outdoors. I have also worked within the degree field and love it. My current aspirations are to work on a major league baseball field or be in college athletics.

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My name is Emily Eldridge and I will be majoring in Horticulture Science. I chose CALS because I have a background in agriculture and felt that by attending NCSU in CALS was the perfect fit for me.
After graduating from NCSU I would like to work in a Nursery environment or possibly own a florists shop.

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Hey y'all my name is Rachel Tarkington and my CALS major is Crop Biotechnology! I chose CALS because NC State has always been my dream school. My passion for agriculture and the amazing opportunities this program offers made this decision very easy for me! In the future, I aspire to work for one of the major crop seed companies such as Bayer or Corteva Agriscience. I want to work  with the world’s best crop scientists to help solve the world’s hunger problems and help small family farms like my own.

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My name is Jozsa Incorvaia! My CALS major is animal science. I chose this major because I love animals and enjoy spending my time outdoors with them. I want to continue to pursue animals in a professional career. My current aspirations are to become a veterinarian or wildlife biologist at a national park.

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Cassidy Sharpe
Agriculture Science
I love agriculture and live on a farm.
I’m not extremely sure what I plan to work with after school.

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My name is Laura Parker and my major is agricultural education. The reason I chose CALS is because I wanted to change the way people view agriculture. Many people see this field as just farmers who drive on tractors all day. Agriculture is so much more than that, it is the sheets we sleep on, the medicine we take, it’s even the howling cow ice cream that we all love, and so many other amazing things that sprout from agriculture. With my degree I hope to shape young minds and really inspire kids to get involved in agriculture, FFA, and so many more opportunities that come from agriculture education.

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Hey everyone! I am Erin Greene and I am majoring in Animal Science! I chose CALS because of the world class animal science program that they offer. After obtaining my four year degree, I hope to continue on to the college of veterinary medicine at State. I am thinking of pursuing their PhD/DVM partnership program as of right now.

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Hello! My name is Claire and I'm majoring in biochemistry. I chose CALS because it's a well-known program that provides a lot of excellent opportunities. I plan to apply my biochemistry degree in a forensic examiner position at the FBI.

Career-wise, I'm focused on studying the sciences, but I have a lot of creative hobbies. I love painting and drawing, and I can also play guitar.

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Hey my name is Jaiona Sessoms, I am majoring biochemistry and minoring in animal nutrition. I chose CALS, because of my love of animals and the desire to treat them and make their lives better. NC State is one the best school for my dream career, so hopefully I will become a animal nutritionist.

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Neva Grace Brescia
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems: Urban Horticulture
I chose CALS because I loved the sense of community and what kind of educational opportunities they offer in my field.
With my CALS degree, I hope to have a solid foundation for my career as a horticulturalist and be able to solve our worlds food-related issues!

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I’m Alexa and I’ll be majoring in animal science! I chose this major and this college because I love science and animals and discovered that this program was a perfect fit for me. I hope to continue to vet school after undergrad and stay in North Carolina after school!

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Hi, I'm Hannah Pierce! I'll be majoring in Animal Science with a concentration in veterinary bioscience. I chose CALS not only because it had the major I wanted, but because of the strength of the community, support networks, and wonderful opportunities provided by the college! I currently plan on becoming an exotic animal vet, with a focus on reptiles and amphibians. I'm excited to begin at CALS, and to get to know you all!

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Sarah Eakes
Animal Science
I chose CALS because I love NC State and the department here is amazing.
With my CALS degree I aspire to go to vet school and become a Marine Veterinarian

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Name: Hannah Ackman
Major: Animal Science
Why I chose CALS: Two years ago I started horseback riding and got very involved, so I couldn't imagine doing something that isn't agriculture related. I just really want to follow my passion and do what I love.
Aspirations: I'm not sure yet if I'll go to vet school, but I definitly want to follow the equine track.

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Name: Darren Liu
Major: Nutrition Sciences
Why I chose CALS: I believe CALS (and by extension the rest of NC State as well) can best prepare me for the kind of career path I envision myself in.
Current aspirations for degree: Not 100% certain on what field I want to settle in, but I definitely aim to work in the food industry. I believe improving public health needs to start from the very beginning, where the food is grown and processed.

Feeling excited to join this new community! Wish me luck haha

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Hi! I'm Ronni. I'm majoring in Biochemistry. I chose CALS because I liked the sense of community and the opportunities available to me within the college. Biochemistry has always been of interest to me and I love that there are so many different paths you can take with it. Right now I'm looking at the Pre Med track but I am also interested in disease study as a potential future career.

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Hi everyone! My name is Kevin Manzanarez and I am majoring in Ag Education. I chose to major in Ag Ed. because I wanted to merge my interest of agriculture and teaching into one. Growing up on a farm helped me develop my interest in farming and farm animals, which led me to want to pursue a career in Ag Ed, where I would be able to share this interest with peers and my future students.

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Hey! My name is Alexandra and I'm majoring in animal science. I'm not 100% sure what I want to do with my major, except I am positive I don't want to go to vet school! I think I want to get into some sort of wildlife rehab or animal rescue/ rehabilitation, hopefully something with a lot of traveling! I'm beyond excited to get to know everyone :)

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Hey everyone, my name is Sydney and I am majoring in Agroecology with a concentration in Community Food Systems. I chose CALS because it has offers multiple opportunities in and out of the classroom. With my degree I hope to help those who do not have access to quality food.

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Hi my name is Molly Witzeling! I am majoring in animal sciences with a veterinary bioscience concentration. I chose CALS because I have always loved animals, grown up with horses and have known I wanted to attend NCSU since I was 12. I hope to become a large animal veterinarian after I finish my undergraduate studies! Go pack! (Both wolfpack & packers!)

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Dèjá Hood. College of Agriculture and life Sciences: Animal Science. I chose CALS because it it the best program to eventually become a Veterinarian. THIS IS ME! I’m kind and open minded🤍!

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Full Name:

Jenna Abrams

CALS Major:

Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience.

Why you chose CALS:

CALS offers top-tier teaching, and research that can help address critical issues facing the animal industry combining practical animal stewardship and a refined scientific education targeted at making an immediate impact in medicine. Preparing me for graduate school and deepening my interest in animal-related research and motivating me to one day manage a business related to animals. I will gain a comprehensive grounding in understanding whole-animal function and how animals cope with the challenges presented by their environments. I want to be invested in learning everything I can about animals so that I can apply this knowledge to help ensure animal health and well-being and I want to be able to educate the humans who love them.

Your current aspirations for your CALS degree:

I plan to continue my education by attending veterinary school; pursuing my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, and attaining an internship to gain hands-on experience and knowledge. I want to master the knowledge needed to become a veterinarian. I also want to work with rescues to provide affordable veterinary medicine. I have always shown compassion and love for animals, which inspires me to one day own my own veterinary business.

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I'm Madison Lawson. Here's a picture of me with my 12' tall tomatoes sophomore years.

I plan to major in Plant Breeding & Biotechnology with the intention to work in genetic engineering/crop development.

I chose CALS because it felt like home.

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Rex
AG Business
Seemed like the perfect fit for me