Hometown: Cody, Nebraska
Major: Animal Science – Food Animal Production and Management
Anticipated Date of Graduation: May 2023
Why did you decide to come to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
I decided to attend UNL after attending NAYI the summer in between the junior and senior years of high school. The “small town” campus feel was hard to beat! The diversity of the students and faculty also played a role in deciding with UNL because I would be able to make connections with people from all backgrounds.
How has diversity and inclusive excellence played a role in your CASNR experience?
I have been exposed to people I wouldn’t have normally been around, and I have learned from my peers. Although we all have the same love for knowledge, our backgrounds are not the same. But somehow, we all come together to make the best of situations!
What is your favorite class you have taken so far and why?
ASCI 181 with Dr. Thomas Field was my favorite class. I have never had such an inspirational professor that made me more engaged and craving knowledge like Dr. Field.
What are your plans for post-graduation?
I plan to apply to veterinary schools and master’s programs and then return to small-town Nebraska to promote agriculture.
What’s life like outside of school?
Outside of school, I play piano and sing at weddings and concerts. I am actually a part of the UNL Choir! My family has a small ranch that I help out on. I stay busy during calving season checking on cattle and when I’m not calving, I’m learning about genetics in cattle and artificially inseminating them.