Lydia Zaepfel

Nutritional Sciences

Future healthcare professional loves close-knit nature of college

Hometown

Jacksonville, Florida

Major/Minor

Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Physiology

Activities/Honors

• Chi Omega Sorority
• Medical Assistant at Urgent Care of Oconee
• Nurse Assistant at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
• Pre-PA Association
• Disability Ambassador

Why I chose my major

I chose Nutritional Sciences because of the variety of careers goals, people, and 
foundations it gives. I wanted a major that could give me a strong educational 
foundation while also teaching me what impacts people’s everyday lives. Nutritional 
Sciences allows me to build the knowledge and skills I need for my future, while also 
aligning with my future goals in healthcare.

What I like most about FACS

I chose FACS because it gives so many opportunities such as building unique 
connections as well as giving me a close-knit community that makes a big campus feel 
small. I love being a part of a college where professors genuinely get to know the 
students and support them while also having everything that UGA still has to offer. 
FACS is a small college with a big impact that I am proud to be a part of.