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With her kind words and endless support, Melissa Ferrari became lovingly referred to as the fairy godmother on the Circulation Desk, where she was a student assistant. This Spring, she is graduating this semester with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Animal Biology with a minor in Biomedical Anthropology.
HOW HAS THE LIBRARY AIDED IN YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS?
The Library aided in my academic goals, because it helped me improve my time management skills and my communication skills.
HOW HAS WORKING AT THE LIBRARY AIDED IN YOUR CAREER GOALS?
Working at the Library has allowed me to grow as a person. I was able to gain confidence, which helped open many doors of opportunity in my field. In addition, I was able to learn communication skills, which are essential to my future career as a physician.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IN YOUR CAREER?
I will be applying to medical school and working towards my dream of becoming a physician.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE CHANGES IN COMMENCEMENT?
I think Commencement is an important part of everyone’s undergraduate career, but due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, I understand the changes regarding Commencement and feel that it is for the best. Everyone’s safety is more important.
WHAT ARE YOUR SELF-ISOLATION TIPS FOR THOSE STUCK AT HOME?
Right now times are tough, so to make things easier, just focus on yourself, the people you love and the things you love doing! Keep yourself busy, learn a new skill, bake some delicious sweets, try to keep mentally and physically fit, and video call anyone you’re currently missing!
IF YOU WEREN’T SOCIAL-DISTANCING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
If I wasn’t social-distancing right now, I would most likely be studying at the Library with friends and classmates!
Thank you for all of your contributions to the Library’s success, Melissa. And congratulations on graduating! We wish you much success in your future accomplishments; and as always, GO BULLS! 🤘