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Rachel S.

Ambassador at Lees-McRae College

Class of 2025

Hometown: Hendersonville, NC

Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Minor: Wildlife Rehabilitation


Why I chose Lees-McRae...

I chose Lees-McRae for the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The hands-on experience you get in the center is absolutely irreplaceable. It is such a privilege to work directly with wildlife every single day and puts me leagues ahead on my vet-school applications which is a huge bonus.

Favorite thing to do in the area...

Exploring the local wilderness and wildlife. This area has extremely unique wildlife and amazing places to explore.

Most memorable Lees-McRae experience...

Staying up until midnight to go hiking in the rain with Dr. Osbourn so we could collect salamanders.

My advice to students searching for a college...

Look for a place you feel like you could call home. It is so important to enjoy where you live and feel comfortable in your space. Lees-McRae has made itself my home and I’m happy to be here every day.

I'm passionate about...

Wildlife Reading Music Hanging out with my dog Hiking Staring longingly at moss Pointing out salamanders

I'm involved with...

Pre-Vet Club Order of the Tower Honors College May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center