Leah Kern's Alumni Testimonial

Ever since I was a child I wanted to be a veterinarian. When I started to look at colleges and universities, I knew I wanted an affordable institution with a Biology program that would help me reach my dream. After looking at multiple SUNY school Biology departments, I found Fredonia to have the one best suited for me. It is a small, closely knit department, and I discovered that all the Biology professors knew my name at the end of my freshman year – even professors I had not had for class!

Fast forward to present day – I graduated with my degree in Biology from Fredonia, and am now a student at the Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Many factors contributed to my obtaining this goal. For example, every Fredonia Biology professor here is willing to help you when you need it. They also push you to find the true potential that you don’t even know you have yet. Fredonia has lots of research opportunities and internships. I was an intern at the Fredonia Animal Hospital for two years, and this really helped strengthen my application to veterinary school. There are many campus clubs and groups for students, and some are associated with specific career paths. I was a member of the Pre- Health Professional Club, and this organization helped give me a clearer understanding of veterinary medicine, and how to effectively apply to professional school.

Fredonia prepared me well, and gave me the confidence I needed to get into The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine, and I am grateful for it!

Leah Kerns Webb
B.S. in Biology, Fredonia, Class of 2012
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2016