Jessica Summers - The Elephant Sanctuary
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Jessica Summers - The Elephant Sanctuary
May 15, 2013
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I always knew that I loved animals. I have many fond memories of family pets, of taking in stray dogs and cats and rescuing injured wildlife with my mother. She was a great influence in my appreciation and respect for all creatures.
I originally attended the University of Maryland in 1996 and majored in Psychology. Needless to say, it wasn't for me and I left the University in my sophomore year. After working for many years in the restaurant industry it finally occurred to me that I have a true passion for the health and welfare of animals and I went back to College Park. It was an interesting experience returning to a very different and evolved campus as a 30 year- old sophomore. Though it took me some time to get back into the routine of homework and studying, I found returning to college to be invigorating. I really wanted to be there. My classmates and professors were helpful and encouraging. It's true what they say, "it is never too late."
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