Tag: ANS Ambassadors

Taken Under Their Wing: From Professor to Mentor – Essential to an Optimal Learning Experience

by Savannah Linzmaier
September 30, 2025

Written by David Maldonado, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student. When I transferred to the University of Florida and entered its esteemed Animal Science program, I quickly realized I carried a gap in my agricultural background compared to many ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors, ANS Student Stories

A Guide to Student Success From a 2025 Graduate

by Savannah Linzmaier
August 28, 2025

Written by Angelina Boudy, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences class of 2025. Throughout my four years at UF, I learned so many lessons and pieces of advice that helped improve my undergraduate experience and prepared me for future success. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors, ANS Student Stories

From Small Town to Gator Nation: Embracing Challenges and Finding Home at UF’s Animal Sciences Department

by Savannah Linzmaier
January 21, 2025

Written by Savannah Waters, ANS Animal Biology Senior As a small-town girl, transferring from a small community college to the University of Florida terrified me. I knew in high school that I wanted to be a veterinarian and attend the ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors

From Foal to First Place

by Savannah Linzmaier
December 19, 2024

Written by Katie Caren, ANS Animal Biology Senior The UF Animal Sciences Department offers a wide variety of elective courses for students to take, with many offering hands-on experiences with livestock at the teaching units. This fall semester, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors

Transfer Journey: Jillian Runyon

by Savannah Linzmaier
November 21, 2024

Written by Jillian Runyon, ANS Animal Biology Senior Transferring between colleges can be daunting, and my journey has been nothing short of a transformative adventure. Starting at Penn State, I found my passion for animal science, but when ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors

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