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University of Virginia

Current UVA student

Mackenzie S
Mackenzie SNew

I'm a second-year UVA student who is doing a pre-med track. Ask me about finding connections on grounds, understanding the high school to college transition, or about Volunteering with the college!

University of Virginia
University of Virginia

About me

  • GenderFemale
  • Current academic yearSophomore
  • Age19
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusBiology
  • Personality typeSomewhat introverted
  • College experience ratingGood

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Major(s)

Biology major

Minor(s)

Health; Ethics; & Society minor

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Outdoors Club Women in Medicine Flux Poetry C'Ville Solar Project CSPCA Volunteer

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

I had a hard time first-year, especially with making friends and I didn't have a good time, but second-year I really pushed myself to start doing more things, going to more clubs, and I really found a great group of people that I have connection with.

Tip for future students

Be open to trying new things and to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. That's how you might learn something new about yourself.

Favorite class

In Fall of 2024, I took a Caribbean science fiction class. It was an english class that both taught me more about a part of the world I was not as familiar with and exposed me to some amazing books.

Career goals

I am hoping to go to medical school to gain my MD!

Ideal way to spend a free night

Hanging out with my friends and playing board games.

High school or secondary school

Stanford Online High School - CA, USA Albemarle High School - VA, UVA

Meeting point

Statue of Homer on the University of Virginia campus

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