My name is Matt Rush, and I’m a UCLA marine biology student. When I’m not busy with my laboratory work and lectures, you can find me working part-time at a Trader Joe’s. Some days, I volunteer at the animal shelter and help people find a suitable pet they can take home. Having recently finished my stint at my college’s MBQ program, my goal is to visit more marine communities and eventually pursue my master’s at SCRIPPS Institution of Oceanography.