Melissa Yu Student Profile

Melissa Yu

Education

  • BA Biology and Psychology, Minor in Ballet, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009

Choosing Tufts

When I came to visit, I really liked the atmosphere. Not only was the campus beautiful, but the staff and faculty were extremely nice. They truly take a vested interest in you, and want you to succeed. I also liked that Tufts didn't track, which made me feel a greater flexibility in future job opportunities.

Tufts Student Organizations

  • Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association
  • The Veterinary Business Management Association
  • American Association of Feline Practitioners

The Campus

I really like our location in Grafton. It's gorgeous here, especially in the fall. I appreciate the quiet, peaceful, country feel of the area, and when I want to go into the city, Boston is very much within driving distance.

Career Goals

I would like to work in clinical practice, either as a general practitioner or as a nutritionist.

Looking Forward to Third Year

Being done with classes and starting clinics! It's a terrifying but exciting transition in our educational career.

Favorite Vet School Experience

Last summer, I went to Nicaragua and helped out at a high volume spay-neuter clinic. It was a great experience, getting immersed in a different culture and being able to do surgeries before clinics.