UMFK offers a solid foundation to prepare students for graduate education along with hands-on experience and proper resources which help to lead into a profession. My senior research project and thesis, as well as other coursework, were great stepping stones to prepare me for what graduate school would look like, and it gave me a glimpse into what a career in Biology would entail as well. In addition, UMFK also has excellent professors who are outstanding assets to furthering a career.