Hi everyone! My name is Valerie Nyasimi, I am a transfer 4th year Global Disease Biology major. I learned about my major through the recommendation a friend gave. She had minored in it during her time in Davis. I did my research, and I was really impressed by the One Health approach in which the major is structured, because of that I decided to pursue my bachelor’s in the major. The GDB major has provided me with a better outlook on how we humans, plants, and animals are all connected which is something that was not really emphasized in my prior college years. This major also helped me understand and appreciate the value of research. I am currently working on my practicum project at The Cook Lab and I am really enjoying it. I am also part of the Global Perspectives Initiative which has helped me connect with fellow students who come from different backgrounds and fuel my ambition in wanting to make a change in how courses are structured. I hope to pursue a career in healthcare once I graduate so that I can serve and care for individuals within my community.  I would personally like to thank my mentor and all the individuals who have shown me great support as I am going through this journey. All these wonderful connections I have made would not have been possible had I not had the great resources and support offered by the GDB major.