New Healthcare Careers with Olivia

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Say hello to Olivia. A Pre-Nursing student studying in the state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Suite at the Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing. She’s able to pursue hands-on internships outside of the classroom and work with professors on bioscience research and world class laboratory facilities, all while collaborating with other STEM majors. Tell us all about your experience, Olivia.

– Thanks, Desi. Hey, everyone. When my senior year of high school first started, I knew I wanted to venture out for college. I initially started at another HBCU, but once I received my boost at University Admissions Letter, I was ready to study nursing as a BSU Bulldog. Transferring to a new school, I thought my freshman year nerves would reappear, but it soon became easy to just talk to the person next to me. Within my first month, I made connections with many other nursing students. I thought it was gonna be challenging to change schools and majors. Moving from criminal justice was a big switch. However, once I got in contact with my BSU advisor, it was smooth sailing. For my fellow STEM students, BSU has two new majors, Public Health Informatics and Technology and Health Service Administration. This is a great program for students who would like to be in the healthcare field but don’t specifically want to study nursing. STEM majors are always in the loop as we are constantly sent emails with updates, along with information on tutoring services for everyone. Bowie State sees a future for their students and goes the extra mile to ensure we get there. BSU doesn’t hesitate to go beyond the labs and clinicals to offer students internships or jobs related to their major. With support from my professors and advisors, I landed an internship that put me one step closer to my dream of becoming a Dermatologist. At BSU, connections can be made with anyone. Bowie State University isn’t just about sitting in class or listening to lectures. Take this chance to step out of your shell, add experience to your resume, and discover new versions of yourself, like I did. Well, that’s all for me. Back to you, Desi.

– Olivia, it’s incredible that Bowie State has helped you discover new versions of yourself. There’s nothing more rewarding than finding new interests that can translate into valuable career skills. The BSU faculty provides career building research opportunities in bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, sustainable agriculture, and more. The possibilities in STEM here are endless. Thanks, Olivia.