My love for animals grew more as I grew older. At the high school I attended, I was an active member of the FFA chapter and was vice president of the chapter for a year. As I took many animal science classes, I began to realize I enjoyed learning about animals and being able to help them. I …show more content…
Mars Hill University is one out of two universities that offers a degree in Zoology in North Carolina. I was drawn to the private and small population aspects of Mars Hill. It made me more interested when I visited the Mars Hill website and saw where it states that the Zoology program is, “unusual for a small liberal arts university.” This alone grabbed my attention. The opportunity to work with instructors who also choose to be in a smaller setting appeals to me. I realize they know the importance of being accessible to students, is a must. I appreciate knowing teachers will be there for me each step I take in pursuing my