Hi everyone! My name is Libby Weber, and I am a senior at the
University of Florida majoring in Food Science and Human Nutrition with a
specialization in Nutritional Sciences. Today I just took my last two final
exams, which means I am officially done with my last fall semester of college!
I cannot believe I only have one semester left. However, the upcoming end to my
college experience is very bittersweet. Throughout my (almost) four years at
UF, I have changed and evolved so much as a person. School, extracurricular
activities, work, friends, relationships – they all made me who I am today. As
a freshman, I was certain I was going to medical school to become a doctor. I
would not have guessed that getting a job at the vet school would convince me
to make the switch and pursue veterinary medicine. At the beginning of this
semester, I officially considered myself a pre-vet student. I am so happy to be
past the stress of final exams for this semester, but because I changed career
tracks later in my college career, my winter break will be a very busy one!
I have worked at UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine for the
last year and a half. I am part of a gene therapy research project for Glycogen
Storage Disease Type1a in dogs. This inherited disease results from a mutation
in the enzyme needed to break down glycogen into glucose… without getting too
much into the scientific background, my job is to give seven dogs with GSD
strict timed feedings, as well as, oral dextrose. These dogs have to be given
feedings and monitored around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I
picked up a lot of hours over the break. So, I will be spending lots of quality
time with my favorite pups!
I also will be volunteering at a local veterinary clinic, as
well as, a local horse farm. I will have quite a full schedule over the break.
However, it is more than okay with me because I will be doing things I really
love! Speaking of love…
I will be getting married to my fiancé, Jason, on March 1st,
2013. I can’t even begin to tell you how EXCITED I am for this day!! We got
engaged over the summer and have been wedding planning ever since between
exams, work, classes, etc. Everything is finally starting to fall into place… I
have my wedding dress, as well as the venue, caterer, and photographer booked.
Over the break we have a tasting scheduled with the caterer to make sure our
food will be delicious! We also will be taking our engagement photos (kind of
late in the game… but better late than never!) in my hometown of Satellite
Beach, Florida.
Jason and I will be spending Christmas in North Carolina with my
parents, as well as my sister and her husband. My parents will be bringing
their three little Chihuahuas and my sister will bring her two Chihuahuas.
Jason and I will be adding in some variety with our Miniature Dachshund,
Wallace, and a Maltese/Beagle mix named Frost (who we adopted from my job at
the vet school!). Needless to say, my Christmas will be brimming with puppies.
Who can ask for anything more? J
I am excited to see what my last semester in CALS has in store
for me, as well as, my remaining time serving as an ambassador. I feel very
blessed to have had the opportunity to share my experiences with prospective
and current students and help them along the way. The most important thing that
I’ve learned from my experiences is that it is never to late to follow your
passion because once you find what truly drives you, you will be happier than
you ever thought possible.
I wish you all a very Happy Holidays, as well as a Happy New
Year! And as always…
GO GATORS!
Libby Weber
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Libby
Weber
Class: Senior Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition Specialization: Nutritional Sciences Involvement: Performs undergraduate research in the Ophthalmology lab, member of the Alpha Zeta Honors Fraternity, and staff for the Glycogen Storage Disease Puppy Project Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, and traveling After College: Plans to attend veterinary school |
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