I am a current first year student at North Carolina State University. Because of my interest in veterinary medicine and one health, I plan to major in zoology, with minors in microbiology and entomology. Currently, I am researching antibiotic resistance in songbirds, particularly the growth of antibiotic resistant salmonella and e. coli on bird feeders. We have found some particularly resistant strands of bacteria, which is a human and animal health issue. We hope to develop a better understanding of what factors influence the spread of these bacteria, and how we can prevent it. In the future I am interested in pursuing veterinary medicine, research, and maybe even biomedical illustration. I plan to use any funding I receive to enrich my education. I have a particular interest in wildlife/exotic animal medicine and research. Unfortunately, most wildlife medicine internships are not well funded and/or do not provide housing. Whether it is rehabilitating raptors, bats, or turtles, studying abroad, or helping me to fund a research project, I will put funding to good use. When I'm not in classes or studying, I enjoy watercolor, hiking, birdwatching, hanging out with my friends, crochet, and reading. In the past, I have directed animations for a robotics team, rehabilitated injured birds of prey, ran a club dedicated to neurodiversity, spent hundreds of hours learning to draw and animate, fostered pigeons, and worked at a retirement home.