Jorge Mejia

McNair Scholar 2026

Major(s): Biology (Pre-Vet)
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2027
Career Aspirations: My career aspiration is first getting into vet school and graduating with my doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. I hope to then work in a small animal clinic and specialize in felines all the way from domestic to exotic.

“The best part of my McNair experience is that I got to meet such an amazing cohort. Hearing their struggles this summer made me realize that I am not alone in this. I also liked that I got to experience what a laboratory setting is like and completed graduate-level research."