Have It All – With Balance

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Okay, everyone, let’s meet Remi in so many ways. He’s the quintessential UVM student. He has multiple passions and a huge appetite for all. He’s involved in top level research in an immunology lab. 40% of UVM students do research alongside top level scientists. It’s amazing. Remi also plays jazz, climbs, back country skis and mountain bikes. Remi, please share your story.

– Thank you, Alex, and welcome everybody. So I chose UVM for the incredible academics extracurricular opportunities and the Vermont location, which features a vibrant music scene and easily accessible outdoor recreation. As a microbiology major, I’ve had the opportunity to take rigorous classes and learn useful lab techniques, that will prepare me for a career in science. Like many UVM students, I’ve been able to do research with amazing faculty in UVM’s world class facilities. I work in Jonathan Boyson’s Immunology lab where I get to run and analyze my own experiments with John’s thoughtful mentorship. This experience prepared me to apply for, and be one of three UVM winners of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Outside of academics, UVM provides access to amazing outdoor activities. In the evening and on weekends, I can go back country skiing at Smuggler’s Notch rock climbing at Lone Rock, Burlington’s amazing rock climbing track on Lake Champlain, or ride world class mountain bike trails, only 25 minutes away at Bolton Valley. My courses, research and mentorship at UVM have prepared me to pursue a PhD and a career in immunology research. However, the music and outdoor sports here have allowed me to grow as a person, have fun, and make lifelong friends. These opportunities have allowed me to have it all in college, rigorous academics and even more rigorous extracurricular fun. For a person that wants both, UVM is the place for them. Back to you, Alex.

– Remi, we are so inspired by all you do. One of three UVM students to win a coveted Goldwater scholarship this year. So impressive. You’re already making important contributions in the field of immunology, also performing jazz, exploring mountain trails. You’re doing all the things you love and that is awesome. Take care, Remi.