Jessica Walker, Ambassador

Jessica Walker

Majors

Biological Sciences, Psychology

Minors

Chemistry, Biochemistry

Senior
Wyoming, MN

Why you chose your major

I have always been interested in STEM fields and healthcare, so declaring biology fit well with the future profession I want to pursue. I chose to become a double major because I thought psychology was very interesting and found myself looking forward to my psyc courses. After talking with an advisor I found that a lot of the requirements had overlap between the majors so I would be able to graduate in 4 years with two degrees.

Favorite course

My favorite course in college so far was BIOC 432: Metabolism and Biological Information. This class was very challenging but gave me such a sense of accomplishment when I was successful. The material tied together a lot of topics I had previously studied and the professor was extremely passionate about the course which made learning difficult material less daunting.

Research or internship experience

My undergraduate research is in a physiology lab studying ornate box turtles. From my research I have been able to better understand the scientific process and realize that science isn't as cut-and-dry as textbooks make it seem. My research has led to a senior thesis project studying hormonal variations that has given me the opportunity to learn new lab techniques, work alongside other undergraduates, and has reaffirmed my interest in pursuing a profession in healthcare.

Other involvement

University Honors Program, Honors Peer Mentoring, Teaching Assistant, Greek Life, Scarlet Guard, and volunteering

Why you chose Nebraska

My family is from Nebraska and so I have been a Husker fan since I was born. Choosing Nebraska was an easy decision for me because it felt like coming home.

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Student Ambassadors are undergraduate students who talk to prospective students, parents, alumni, and the general public about the college.

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