University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor's degree program
2025 – 2029
- Zoology/Animal Biology

I read books multiple times a week.

I read books multiple times a week.
My name is Nevaeh Hendon. I am currently a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa studying anima ecology. I love animals and would love to have the opportunity to work with them and learn more about them. That’s why I am going to college so that I can work with animals either in a zoo or out in the wild. I love being outside and seeing all the different animals, especially in all the different places that I’ve lived. My dad is in the army, so I move every couple of years. I was born on an army base in Germany, have lived in seven different states, and have attended about eight or nine different schools. Seeing all the different wildlife species and all of their habitats has always made me fascinated with animals. I love seeing how different the animals are in the different environments and how they use those environments to their own abilities. Another thing I also really enjoy about being outside is running. I joined cross country during my sophomore year of high school, and though it did take a while for me to enjoy it, running is now one of my favorite ways to spend my time. Being outside on the trails, hearing and seeing all the animals, just makes my day a whole lot better. If I can get the chance to make my dream of becoming a zoologist come true, not only can it let me be happy about spending a lot of time with different animals, but also give me the chance to be able to learn a lot more about the animals that I would get to spend so much time with.
Bachelor's degree program
2025 – 2029
High School
2022 – 2025
Veterinary · Aloha Pet Resort
Jan 2025 – Present
Junior Varsity
2022 – 2025
School Band Class · Music
2017 – 2025
Volunteering · Cedar Bend Humane Society
2024 – 2024