Birthday: April 23, 1992
Year at UCR: 2nd
Relationship Status: Single
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Northridge, Ca
Favorite TV Show: House
Favorite Book: “Gifted Hands” by Ben Carson
What Activities are you involved in?
I’m involved in the Medical Scholars Program and an upcoming program called Unnatural Causes which will be launching this quarter.
When did you decide you wanted to go to Medical School?
What keeps you motivated?
The idea of me someday having the power to heal others and better someone’s life. And I think that’s what basically got me interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Did you do anything fun for Spring Break?
For spring break I went to Beverly Hills and shadowed a plastic surgeon, which was pretty cool.
What do you do for fun at UCR?
I like to play basketball for fun at the rec center. It’s a great workout and it helps relieve any stress that I have at the current moment.
What do you like about UCR?
The diversity and how friendly the campus is. I feel like that’s what really sets our campus apart from all the others. UCR has such a welcoming environment.
Do you have any siblings?
I have two younger sisters.
Where do you go shopping for clothes?
I mainly but my clothes at Footlocker and Sheik