Natural Sciences

Transcript

Now it’s time for us to meet Jailah. She’s a senior studying human physiology and planning public policy and management. Research is super important to her. And she’s here to share with us her experience studying the natural sciences. Jailah is at the Knight campus where the UO scientific discoveries turned into the medicines and technologies we all will be using soon. Jailah, it is all yours.

– What’s up y’all and thanks Alex, for the intro. As a child growing up, I was really curious, wanting to know more about the world around me. I needed to be someplace that I could explore. The University of Oregon was that place for me. The emphasis that you UO places on research allows me to dive in and explore my interests. I am currently studying human physiology in the department of natural sciences within the college of arts and sciences. I came into college thinking I knew exactly what I wanted to do, and that couldn’t have been further from the truth. The University of Oregon prides itself in letting students be curious, make mistakes and change their minds. There are so many programs to choose from and lots of ways for students to get involved. I also volunteer at the university health services building. What I love about the natural sciences is that faculty share their excitement for research with students and provide so many opportunities for them to get involved. And hear the Knight Campus, students can tap into new opportunities in applied science and engineering as well. Even outside of academics, the University of Oregon gives you so many opportunities to discover what you love. Our campus offers over 300 different clubs and organizations to get involved in. My time here at the University of Oregon has been something I will never forget. I have grown so much as a student and young adult. The person that I am leaving U of Oregon is so much stronger, confident, and well-rounded than the person I was entering. Thank you all so much. And back to you, Alex.

– Wow. What awesome opportunities for students both inside and outside of the classroom, and the Knight campus is definitely where innovation is taken to the next level. Thanks again, Jailah. That was fantastic.