Honor Society® member
Alyssa Rathbone
- Animal Science
- Class of 2025
- Clarksboro, New Jersey
Member since March 2026
About
I attended Gloucester County Institute of Technology in the Biological Science program for high school education and graduated with a 4.0 GPA in the top 5% of the senior class. College level courses and individual enrollment in additional classes on school nights and during summer semesters contributed to my associate's degree in biology awarded by Rowan College of South Jersey alongside my high school diploma. I achieved president's list through the college and honor roll throughout high school education, as well as recognition in the gifted and talented program. My professional and personal aspirations are pursued in extracurriculars through volunteering with animal shelters, on farms, and in veterinary hospitals.
Education
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Cornell University
Animal Science
2025 – Present
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Rowan College of South Jersey
Biology
2022 – 2025
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Gloucester County Institute of Technology
biological sciences
2021 – 2025
Honors and awards
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Associate of Science degree
Awarded through RCSJ in June of 2025
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President's List
Recognized by RCSJ
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Gifted and Talented
Part of GCIT's program
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National Honor Society
Awarded in junior year for academics and community service
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I hope to explore veterinary medicine in both clinical and natural settings. I am currently most directed towards emergency medicine but hold equal interest in navigating management of animal hospitals and care of household pets.
- Graduate school interests
With my ambitions in veterinary medicine in mind, I plan to attend grad school following my completion of a bachelor's degree in animal science.
- Outside the classroom
I have a history in gymnastics, karate, and figure skating at varying levels of involvement from recreation to competitive status. My current involvement is time dependent and largely recreational, but I enjoy expanding my capabilities when possible. I am also interested in crocheting, reading in both nonfiction and fictional genres, volunteering in animal-based environments, and engaging in community service opportunities hosted by local organizations or, previously, involvement in student council.
Experience
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Skate Guard/Cashier
Hollydell Ice Arena
Jul 2024 – Jul 2025
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Receptionist
Berkley Nail Lounge
Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
Volunteering
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Animal Hospital Volunteer- assisted in running lab work, observed surgeries and appointments
Delaware Valley Veterinary Hospital
Mar 2025 – Aug 2025
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Animal Orphanage Volunteer- in charge of caring for cats through the shelter, monitoring health, and directing adoptions
Voorhees Animal Orphanage
Feb 2024 – Apr 2025
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Red Shirt Volunteer through GCIT- aided in activities promoting support of freshman and sophomores through orientation activities and event organization
Red Shirt Program
Sep 2023 – Jun 2025
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Volunteer Assistant Gymnastics Coach- stepped in to coach young competition team as needed; directed practices and organized preparation for meets
Axiom Gymnastics
May 2022 – May 2024
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Farm Volunteer- Assisted in farm maintenance, animal care/monitoring, learned basics to medicine
LoveShack Goats
Mar 2022 – Sep 2024
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Italian Beginner
