Saint Rose student plans to become a vet after graduation
Kellie Marsh
Issue date: 12/13/06 Section: News
It's mid-December, and for many students, that means a four-week break from papers and projects until Spring semester. For graduating seniors, however, it is the end of Undergraduate work and the beginning of a new mindset-one directly focused on a career. It's a time for the College to reflect on the academic careers of its seniors and to recognize their achievements and contributions to the college community. One of the most distinguished of these students is Kelly Arcolano, a graduating Biology major who aspires to work as a veterinarian. Dr. Ann Zeeh, Arcolano's Cell Biology professor, describes her as a "great student who has a fun attitude and is very enthusiastic about her work."
According to Arcolano herself, it all began during a semester off between colleges. Originally an English major, Arcolano took a job at an animal shelter and immediately became interested in working with animals-specifically, the medicine aspect. There, Arcolano mainly observed coworkers administering medicine to the animals, which prepared her for her job at Central Veterinary Hospital in Albany while attending The College of Saint Rose. Here, Arcolano began taking Biology courses. A Biology major, according to Zeeh and Arcolano, requires a great deal of commitment and motivation because of the intensity of the courses.
"Saint Rose was a good choice for me because the science classes were pretty small, which allowed me to develop a good relationship with the professors," said Arcolano.
The small class sizes and being able to work closely with her professors added to her success in her field. Arcolano noted that there was quite a difference between the work required for an English major compared to the work she completed as a Biology major.
"In order to succeed in this major, you need to ask questions often," said Arcolano. In addition to regular classes, science majors are often required to take a lab, which "can be a lot of extra work."
According to Arcolano herself, it all began during a semester off between colleges. Originally an English major, Arcolano took a job at an animal shelter and immediately became interested in working with animals-specifically, the medicine aspect. There, Arcolano mainly observed coworkers administering medicine to the animals, which prepared her for her job at Central Veterinary Hospital in Albany while attending The College of Saint Rose. Here, Arcolano began taking Biology courses. A Biology major, according to Zeeh and Arcolano, requires a great deal of commitment and motivation because of the intensity of the courses.
"Saint Rose was a good choice for me because the science classes were pretty small, which allowed me to develop a good relationship with the professors," said Arcolano.
The small class sizes and being able to work closely with her professors added to her success in her field. Arcolano noted that there was quite a difference between the work required for an English major compared to the work she completed as a Biology major.
"In order to succeed in this major, you need to ask questions often," said Arcolano. In addition to regular classes, science majors are often required to take a lab, which "can be a lot of extra work."
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