The Honor Roll Podcast

Marine Biology at USF St. Petersburg with Gabrielle Schwager

Episode Summary

Recent USF St. Petersburg Honors graduate Gabrielle Schwager joins the podcast to share her passion for marine biology. Originally from North Carolina, Gabby highlights how the unique opportunities at USF St. Pete — such as an Honors study abroad program in the Bahamas and hands-on courses in marine ecosystems — sparked her interest in polar ecology and deepened her enthusiasm for exploring local habitats. She also discusses her plans to pursue a master’s degree and how her experiences have shaped her future aspirations in the field.

Episode Notes

Recent USF St. Petersburg Honors graduate Gabrielle Schwager joins the podcast to share her passion for marine biology. Originally from North Carolina, Gabby highlights how the unique opportunities at USF St. Pete — such as an Honors study abroad program in the Bahamas and hands-on courses in marine ecosystems — sparked her interest in polar ecology and deepened her enthusiasm for exploring local habitats. She also discusses her plans to pursue a master’s degree and how her experiences have shaped her future aspirations in the field.

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Guests: Gabby Schwager 

Hosts: Reva Gandhi and Fabiana Requena 

Audio Production by: Sandra Napolitano

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