Lindsey Nielsen Student Profile

Choosing the Cummings School

Tufts was my first choice because of its great ethics reputation and its opportunities in wildlife and international medicine.

A Meaningful Cummings School Experience

I was able to run the Boston Marathon with Team Jumbo West through the Tufts Marathon Challenge. On this team I got to know some classmates and professors very well and stayed fit and happy while studying for exams.

Campus Life

Campus life is friendly and cheerful. Many students also spend time in Boston for fun on weekends.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY (2005)

Career Goals

To be a wildlife or international veterinarian.

Student Organizations

I was involved (officer positions) in Gap Junction, WAZE, the Pathology Club, and the Wild Baby Team.

Additional Skills and Interests

I am in the international program as well as completed a GIS certificate program in vet school.