Why I Chose My Major

Desiree Simmons
Environmental Science & Policy

"I chose this major because I have a very strong love of wildlife and am really interested in ecology. This major has given me a broad education and is very multi-disciplinary. I feel that with this major there will be many opportunities for me once I graduate. I plan on going into wildlife conservation when finished with my undergraduate degree and going for a master's degree in ecology and evolution."

Sarah Woolsey
Environmental Science & Policy

"I chose my major because I am passionate about the environment. I find it to be a very fascinating subject, and it is so applicable to all parts of our daily life. When I was choosing which college I wanted to attend, I found that the ENSP program, and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as a whole was very welcoming and extremely helpful. The classes are interesting, and students have the freedom to choose what they want to focus on within the major. I can't imagine being at a different school or not studying our environment."

Robin Choudhury
Plant Sciences

"I chose my major because I knew that it would have a smaller feel to it than a Biology or even Environmental Science major. You end up knowing most of the professors, and they know you as well, and are receptive to people just dropping in and talking. The major is also very flexible, and you can take it into many different areas, including horticulture, biology, ecology, and pathology.

Alenna Monet
Animal Sciences

"I chose my major because I want to become a world-renowned veterinarian. This has been my dream since I was five years old, and most people who pursue their childhood dreams reach their goals because they strive high in order to accomplish them. I have a strong love for animals and their well-being, which is why I want to be a vet."

Katie Ernest
Animal Sciences

"The Animal Science program here at the University of Maryland has allowed me to not only study my passion for animals, but to have hands-on experience to help me stand out. The coursework is challenging and pushes me to excel in more ways than I can count. I chose Animal Science for the love of exploration, for the excitement of future conservation projects and for the need to learn all I can about the creatures I adore."

Darren Cole Crosche
Agricultural & Resource Economics

"I chose my major because I get a healthy combination of business, economics, and environmental studies. Economics teaches you about the reasons people and companies buy and sell what they do. Finally, the world is going green and this is the best possible time to learn how to better the environment and let it work for you."

Taylor Callicrate
Animal Sciences

"I chose Animal Sciences because I think it has a good balance of science, research, and practical application that is useful for careers in a wide range of fields. Animal sciences gives you an understanding of basic, important topics such as how our society obtains its food but also equips you to contribute in cutting-edge areas such as genomics or cancer research. It's a very dynamic major."

Jason C.Y. Wong
Environmental Science and Policy

"The term environmental economics may seem fairly new to many, but it has been quietly influencing the human society for many years. As our generation begins to learn more about the economics of resource allocation, climate change and sustainability, the multidisciplinary study of environmental and resource economics begins to gain significance in policy and decision making. AGNR offers a truly multidisciplinary Environmental Science and Policy major with a variety of concentrations, and I chose Environmental Economics to further explore the intricate relationship between our natural and economic environment."

Ashley Roller
Animal Sciences

"I chose my major in Animal Sciences because I had become really interested in biological sciences in high school, and combined that with a life-long love of working with animals. I had not thought of becoming a veterinarian since I was much younger, but when someone suggested I consider that path, I instantly knew that was exactly what I was looking for. I have loved each and every one of my animal science cources, even when they were really challenging. Everything I learn seems so practical, and I know each class is putting me one step closer to one day helping animals for a living. Who could ask for a better job?"

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Last updated: 11/8/2009

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