Jordyn Willis

Science, research, veterinary studies, animal reproduction, animal nutrition. Journalism, newswriting, breaking studies, creativeness, public relations, communication. Though these things seem completely different, they all have one thing in common: me.

My name is Jordyn Willis and I will be graduating from The University of Findlay with two separate bachelor's degrees, a B.S. in Animal Science and a B.A. in journalism. I grew up in a small town in Northeast Ohio, Geneva, known for it's grape vineyards and farm land. In high school, I was involved in several different clubs and sports, but what seemed to grab my interest the most writing for the Ashtabula County Star Beacon, our county newspaper, as a student columnist, writing on things that were taking place in our high school.

Where it all Started

I graduated Geneva High School in 2012 with an honors diploma, as a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, and as the Student Life and Activities editor on the Aquilla yearbook. From there I left my little town and drove three hours west to Findlay, Ohio, where I had my heart set on the Pre-Veterinary/ Animal Science program at the University. I had fallen in love with working in the animal field during a high school job as a kennel person at the town veterinary office, All Creatures Animal Hospital. From there I participated in the Ashtabula County mentoring program, shadowing the Veterinarian I worked for during the hours that I was not on the clock. My heart fell in love with working with animals.

Once at The University of Findlay, I enrolled as a Animal Science/ Pre-vet major. But something seemed to be missing in my heart. I found that I had the desire to write but my time was very limited. Not soon after, I switched my major from a single Animal Science degree with an emphasis in pre-veterinary medicine, to two separate degree on animal science and journalism. The course load is difficult and busy, but the two subjects are both what I love doing and the work has been well worth it.

My dreams are just beginning.

As a junior at The University of Findlay, I want to graduate with both degrees and go into the work field writing for an animal science related company. I strive to combine both my majors, to be able to do research with animal nutrition, reproduction, medicine, etc. and to write/publish my work. With my experience in animal science, working at a vet's office for two years,