My dream career for as long as I can remember has been to become a veterinarian; the only flaw to that plan is that getting an education is incredibly expensive between undergrad and veterinary school. I plan to use this platform to build up finances and begin to pay for this required schooling. At 18 years old and a 2024 high school graduate, I have over 500 animal-related service/volunteer hours and have fostered over 65 neglected, abused, and underprivileged dogs/puppies in the past two years. Additionally, I have accumulated over 150 veterinary hours, 700+ exotic animal hours, 800+ small animal experience hours, and 50+ large animal experience hours. Another thing about me is that I am autistic. In the Spring of 2022, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which simultaneously flipped my life upside down and made my entire childhood make sense. Being autistic gives me a unique perspective on life and my relationship with animals, separating me from other aspiring veterinarians. In Fall 2024, I will attend Kansas State University to study Animal Science on a Pre-Veterinary Track, minor in Music, and compete on KSU's Division 1 Women's Rowing Team!