While enjoying free pizza and merchandise, students interested in health majors listened as a guest speaker visited Ventura College to inform of them about opportunities overseas.

Thomas Day, Enrollment Counselor from St. George’s University, was invited by the Pre-Health Society to share information about available health and research opportunities in the Caribbean.

When asked, he explained what his main goal was in talking to Ventura College students that day.

“Just to provide information and options for students who are looking to get into the medical field, than more specifically into medical school,” said Day.

The VC Pre-Health Society hosted the first of a series of meetings that will allow students who are interested to convene and learn about future possibilities. The meeting was set in room SCI-230 on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Pre-Health Society President Katia Nava and Vice President Janessa Solorio decided to host an event, understanding that many students cannot attend distant pre-medical conferences. They approached multiple representatives at an American Medical Student Association conference hosted at University of California, Davis.

“A lot of people—when they want to transfer for any major—if they don’t know what type of schools are out there, they might not know which one will be their choice,” said Solorio. “It’s better to get information earlier.”

Day gave a short presentation introducing students to the globally diverse SGU. Information pamphlets, pens and gym sacks were given to students also.

“If there’s just two students that I touch, and the information comes across to them as a viable option, then it’s worthwhile,” said Day.

The Pre-Health Society, which is looking for more people to join, is available to contact through its email address: [email protected].