Jalene Beach Offered Early Acceptance to Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine

Jalene Beach '21, a Delaware Valley University student from New Church, Virginia, was offered early acceptance to Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Her dream of becoming a veterinarian started at an early age.

"There's a picture of me when I was in first-grade dressed up like a veterinarian," said Beach. "I started volunteering at a veterinary clinic at 14 and that is what really solidified my interest."

At DelVal, Beach gained experiences and formed relationships that helped her achieve her goal of getting into a top veterinary program.

When she was looking at schools, DelVal's strong animal science program, opportunities to work with animals, and small class sizes stood out to her.

Beach gained experience in her field and refined her career goals by participating in the Experience360 Program, DelVal's award-winning experiential learning program. Through the program, DelVal undergraduates complete a variety of experiential learning activities.

For her E360 activities, Beach participated in leadership, career exploration and study abroad.

During a study abroad trip to Belize, she worked alongside veterinarians helping with vaccinations for animals such as cattle, swine and horses. She also assisted with surgeries at small animal spay and neuter clinics. Seeing the veterinarians in action made her want to follow in their footsteps and take her veterinary skills abroad.

"I just really want to serve," said Beach. "I'm passionate about making a difference for people who don't have the luxuries we have in the United States."

She said her study abroad experiential learning activity helped her refine her career goals.

"I want to serve in the United States Army Veterinary Corps," said Beach. "The Belize trip is one of the reasons I want to do Army veterinary medicine. I want to use my skills to help communities around the world. I chose the Army because I want to serve my country and because it's a good leadership opportunity."

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