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Virginia Mercurio

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Aerial Silks
  • Animals
  • Conservation
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Veterinary Medicine

Reading

  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Environment

I read books multiple times a week.

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 wildlife veterinary skills and animal husbandry aspects particularly appeals to me.

Education

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2026

Majors:
  • Marine Sciences
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Minors:
  • Chemistry
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
  • 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:
Columbia University in the City of New York, Harvard College, University of Miami, University of Florida
Majors of interest:
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources and Conservation, Other, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Chemicals · Florida International University

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Runner, Busser, Delivery Person

    Food & Beverages · Chef Allen's Restaurant

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Waiter, Runner, Busser, Hotel Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, Barista

    Food & Beverages · InterContinental Miami Hotel

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Environmental Services
Dream career goals:
Wildlife Conservationalist (Veterinarian)
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Future of Environmental Science Scholarship
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