Mid Coast Today

Before Unity, I was a little lost on how I wanted to achieve my goals. I had graduated college with a BS in Environmental Studies, but that was unfortunately in 2020, right after we got shut down. I am currently working full-time as well as attending Unity fully online. I have lived in Albany, NY my entire life. While I do enjoy New York, my dream is to live in Cape Cod, MA.

I chose Unity because it seemed like an amazing opportunity to achieve my goals in a way that worked in my work schedule. I remember the day I found Unity’s website and inquired, I got a call right back from a lovely representative who answered all my questions and helped me choose my major.

I am currently getting my Masters in Marine Science. Grad school was always a goal of mine, but I was never sure how to get there given the way the world was changing around us.

I hope to get out of this education diverse knowledge of the field I want to work in to make me feel secure in myself professionally and personally. I also hope to gain connections and networking skills that I can use to further my career path.

What I liked most about my Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems class was the interactions we all had with one another, especially the professor. Dr. Bruce Stephen is an incredible educator and made me feel seen, even from behind the screen.

My career goal is to work in marine mammal rehabilitation. I have loved animals my entire life, and am incredibly invested in their well-being. I have always known I wanted to go into rehab, but it wasn't until I saw what Unity had to offer that really cemented my course of action. I'm very grateful for what Unity has done for me so far, and I can't wait to earn my degree. 

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