Class of ’25 Enjoyable 5: Nicholas Duellman ’26

Nicholas Duellman ’26
Hometown: Leesburg, Va.
Major: Biology
What’s subsequent: Pursuing a grasp’s of science in fisheries and wildlife science at Virginia Tech

Best factor about Longwood?

I just like the tight-knit neighborhood, which I do know sounds cliché. I by no means knew how a lot I might take pleasure in with the ability to run into any individual I do know at any given second on campus. This has led to some cases the place your entire trajectory of my day modifications by way of a random encounter.

One professor or employees member who you couldn’t have executed it with out?

Professor Jameson Hinkle is a long-time mentor for analysis and inspired me to pursue the Senior Thesis Program. He additionally helped put together summer season analysis internship purposes and graduate college purposes.

One unforgettable expertise you had at Longwood?

My ornithology class with Dr. Mark Fink, who obtained me engaged in an space of conservation that I used to be by no means beforehand uncovered to. The small class dimension made it actually partaking, and the 6 a.m. discipline journeys throughout spring migration season offered some unforgettable moments. Taking this course made a everlasting mark on my life.

Longwood in three phrases?

Challenging. Engaging. Supportive.

I’m prepared for profession success as a result of…

The shut relationships I’ve developed with school members inside my division has given me a powerful assist system. That is what I consider is exclusive about Longwood. The one-on-one expertise and mentorship from school is what inspired me to proceed pursuing initiatives and my objectives.