Olivia recently took the Emotional Support and Service Animals course at Unity College with Professor Charis Nick-Torok.
"Just before I arrived at Unity College, I was in the midst of a career change. I received my undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, but I really wanted to pursue a career path involving animals or the environment. I luckily found an amazing program at Unity College through Distance Education where I could obtain my Masters in Animal Science and Behavior! I currently reside in Champaign, IL.
I chose Unity because of its dedication to environmental education, the ease and convenience of distance education, and how involved the professors and staff are in each student's success!
I'm earning my Master's in Animal Science and Behavior. I'm hoping to get a deeper understanding of animal ethology, so that I can make a difference not only in the worlds of animals but humans too. I want to educate people on how intelligent and complex all animals are, and that we can coexist with them by cultivating a safe, healthy planet for all to enjoy.
During my time in the Emotional Support and Service Animals course with Charis Nick-Torok, I greatly enjoyed exploring the concept of animal welfare and ethics in the context of the law. It's interesting how what is ethical and what is legal is not always the same thing, but the power is in the people. We have the ability to change the laws to ensure they are both legal and ethical.
I'm not sure what my career will look like, but I find myself drawn towards research in animal psychology and behavior, environmental education, or simply animal welfare!"
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