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Virginia Mercurio

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Bio

I am a passionate Environmental Science and Marine Biology dual-degree student with a deep love for wildlife and conserving our planet and its ecosystems. Work that blends scientific research with hands-on fieldwork and community outreach particularly appeals to me.

Education

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Marine Sciences
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
  • Minors:
    • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other

Florida International University

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Social Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
    • Marine Sciences
    • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Wildlife Conservationalist

    • Runner, Busser, Delivery Person

      Chef Allen's Restaurant
      2022 – 2022
    • Waiter, Runner, Busser, Hotel Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, Barista

      InterContinental Miami Hotel
      2021 – 2021

    Sports

    Dancing

    Intramural
    2008 – 20146 years

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Intramural
    2014 – 20184 years

    Research

    • Marine Sciences

      Florida International University — To maintain water quality and ensure safe parameters for urchins to live in
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • Amazing Sketchbook Award - Miami

      Drawing
      2018 – 2018

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Various — Volunteer
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Future of Environmental Science Scholarship
    Virginia Mercurio Student Profile | Bold.org