Alum Spotlight

Hi everybody! I'm Lisa from the c/o 2021. After all the time I've spent being so deeply involved in this major as a student and peer advisor I can't express enough how grateful I am for the meaningful opportunities I have been given through this program, and how it has shaped my undergraduate years to be a truly unique and unforgettable time.

As an Animal Biology alumna, I can look back on my experience with major satisfaction. Although I constantly went back and forth on whether or not I should change my major, I’m very happy that I chose to stay with the Animal Biology curriculum. Since graduating from UC Davis, I moved back home to the Bay Area and currently work full time as a Veterinary Assistant. I work with many animals and have learned how to practice Fear Free handling techniques.

I am originally from Chico, CA and I graduated from Davis in 2016 with a degree in Animal Biology. This major gave me all the freedom I needed to find what I was truly interested in. Like many others, I initially entered Davis thinking I would become a Veterinarian. However, with many more opportunities to explore, I saw the huge array of options we have. I have decided to become a Podiatrist and will start school and Midwestern University this Fall. The beauty of this major is it can prepare you for so many different paths you may take in life. 

My name is Ashley Bui and I attended UC Davis in 2020 with a major in Animal Biology and a minor in Entomology. I absolutely loved my time in Davis as an Animal Biology major! While I was there, I researched arachnid phylogenetics and evolution under Dr. Jason Bond. I loved the amount of freedom and flexibility the major allowed me. I appreciated being able to take both upper-division entomology and genetics courses, both of which were essential in developing my skills as an insect systematist. Having the opportunity of working in a university lab and having Dr.

Hi everyone! My name is Jade and I graduated UC Davis in Spring 2021 with an Animal Biology Degree. When I went to UC Davis it showed me a lot of new experiences. I was able to meet new people, take classes out of my comfort zone, join clubs, and participated in some a great internships. During undergrad, I liked to stay busy, so on top of all my classes I decided to join Aggie Ambassadors, Field Day, the Picnic Day Board, and many more! College can get pretty stressful but joining things like clubs or fun classes can keep you sane and motivated.