Stella Marcellina, '29

she/her

A photograph of Stella Marcellina, wearing a black long-sleeved T-shirt and smiling at the camera.
Email
smarcellina@middlebury.edu

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Languages: English, French, Bahasa Indonesian
High School: Roswell High School
Affiliations: QuestBridge 
Major (intended): Biology or Neuroscience 
Minor: possibly Chinese
Main Extracurricular Activities: Women in Health Sciences, Clover Magazine, Radical Asians, Women of Color, MCAB, Southeast Asian Society, The Women’s Network, Midd Creating Art Together
 

Hi everyone! My name is Stella, and I am from Atlanta, GA. I hope to major in either Biology or Neuroscience on the pre-veterinary track with a possible minor in Chinese. I came to Middlebury as a match with QuestBridge! I love creating and producing music, playing piano and guitar, painting, all animals, and learning languages! I was an intern at a veterinary clinic and have worked with animals for about 2-3 years now. I love exploring and am always up for a sidequest! I am so excited to share my Middlebury and non-Middlebury experiences! Please reach out to me if you have any questions!

What is your favorite study spot on campus?

The Greenhouse in Bi-Hall

Where do you hope to be in five years?

In five years, I hope to be a practicing veterinarian somewhere abroad! I want to take the time here at Middlebury to further my studies in veterinary care to then carry onto veterinary school. I am also studying languages here to advance and immerse myself in cultures where I could possibly go abroad and work. I want to possibly care for street animals in areas where they are most concentrated. 

Why did you choose to attend Middlebury?

I chose to attend Middlebury to explore the liberal arts college experience and wanted a change in environment from my hometown. I come from a suburban town with lots of stimulation, and I wanted to surround myself with more nature and mountainous landscapes. Middlebury has so much to offer, and it completely fulfills my passion for music, visual arts, and STEM. As a lover of learning languages, Middlebury has a great reputation for their language programs which automatically drew me into the school. The community built in and around Middlebury was something that also attracted me to this school; when I first toured, everyone was so welcoming and kind to me.