Mid Coast Today

icole Pepo, B.S. in Wildlife Conservation, Unity College class of 2022.

"Before starting at Unity College, I was already established in my career in the Zoo field. I've been a zookeeper for almost 14 years now. I'm also a single mom to an amazing little girl who is my "why" for every move I make.

I am located in North Carolina and I chose Unity because of the flexibility it afforded me. On top of being a single mom, I also work full-time and I'm a homeowner. Entertaining the idea of returning to school in my late 30s with all of that going on was overwhelming, but Unity College made it a very attainable goal. I was able to earn my degree and keep the balance of my life while I did it.

My degree is in Wildlife Conservation. I'm hoping that the addition of my Unity education will allow me to further my career in the animal care field.

I liked the fast pace of the classes. Each class felt fresh and exciting due to how quickly things moved. I also enjoyed exploring North Carolina throughout my learning experience. Some of the classes gave me an appreciation for things that I didn't know existed in my backyard.

I hope to continue growing in the animal care field and make a difference in preserving wildlife and wild places for future generations. " 

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