"Because of the education that I have received here at BVU, I feel sure I have had the best preparation possible for the next step in my life," says Lexie Franzeen, a senior from Scranton, Iowa, who plans to become a pediatric optometrist.

That's because in addition to its 35 major fields of study, Buena Vista University offers 14 areas of pre-professional study for students who plan to attend medical school, law school and other professional programs.

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