Hey there! My name is Elina Baltins, Ferrum class of ‘21. I grew up in Maryland, where I enjoyed time on the Chesapeake Bay. After high school, I moved to the northern neck of Virginia and began my studies at Ferrum to earn my degree in Pre-Professional Health Sciences–Pre-Med with a minor in psychology.
At Ferrum, I enjoyed expanding my horizons not only academically, but also in athletics. I joined the swim team with no prior competitive swimming experience my freshman year. I had such a great time building strength and breaking records with my team. Then, my senior year, I joined Ferrum College’s first track and field team. I truly take pride in being part of such a great program and look forward to its future.
Another fantastic program I’m proud to be a part of is the Boone Honors Program. The BHP had pushed me tremendously to perform the best I could academically and connected me with so many like-minded peers.
In May 2022, I received my Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences from Edward S. Via College of Osteopathic Medicine / Bluefield University. In Fall 2022, I will begin the doctoral program in Translational Medicine, Biology, and Health at Virginia Tech.
Though my 3 years at Ferrum College went by quickly, it was an unforgettable experience that I’ll always be grateful for.
