Jacob Shuckers
What do you plan on going for?
Animal Science to become a vet technician
What will you be doing in your career?
Everything a vet does but I can not diagnose or do lengthy surgeries.
Will it take longer or shorter than four years?
2 years/ 18 month program
Do you have your admission and housing completed? If so, do you know anyone you’re rooming with?
I have completed my housing. I will not room with anyone I know but Christa Money will be in the same complex
Have you completed any scholarships yet?
Yes, I won the wrestling scholarship and Hetrick Scholarship
Do you have any comments or advice to give to your fellow classmates that may be going off to college?
Go for what you love not for money.
Do you plan on attending college?
Yes
If yes, where do you plan on attending and how far away is it?
I will be attending Pittsburgh Vet Tech Institution
If not, do you plan on going straight to the workforce? Do you plan on serving in the armed forces? Or do you have other plans? Explain…
What made you decide to choose this path after high school?
I chose this path because my years in 4-H showed my love for animals and a way to help them.
How are your feelings towards everything? The end of our senior year, knowing you won’t be walking the halls anymore and it’s time to move on from high school? Are you happy, nervous, excited?
I have a jumble of emotion leaving school. I am excited to start college. I am nervous about leaving on my own but will miss all of my friends at school.
Do you have any other information or advice for our fellow senior classmates as we approach a new chapter in our lives?
Do not let your fear hold you back. Go for your dream and don’t look back.