Cheerful Microbiology major with insider info on everything (shhhh)
Hiya! I'm Sarah, a microbiology major aiming for a career in clinical research. I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, but also attended high school in the Bay Area. I came to UCSD knowing basically no one, but it has become my home! I've explored every nook and cranny of campus, and you can count on me for sunset-watching locations. If I'm not out hiking and taking photos with my camera, I'm probably stuck in the Medical Campus the running lab experiments, illustrating graphics for games, overseeing club meetings at Geisel Library, organizing dinner parties, or exercising at Canyonview. There are so many cool spots and opportunities across campus, and you can trust in me to lead you through all of them! I'm excited to tell you all about the best dining halls, nap corners, social hubs, research labs, dorms, and gym times. Don't hesitate to ask me all your questions! I won't hold back my unfiltered advice or insider tidbits I get from my network.
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearSophomore
- Age18
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusBiology
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Toronto
Major(s)
Microbiology
Minor(s)
Chemistry
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
HMP3 HRI, BSSA, Saltman Quarterly, Keyboard Club, Video Game Development Club, Stemagination, Teens in Health
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
College is truly a liberating and refreshing environment! I found the transition very easy thanks to my suitemates and the ease of making friends. There are plenty of student organizations and activities on campus, and the beach/nature makes everything so much more beautiful. I found community and trustworthy friends quite easily, and this is the happiest I've ever been.
Tip for future students
Just talk to that person. Social norms fear you when you walk through that door. Don’t be afraid of intruding into a friend group, don’t hesitate to ask to eat lunch or study together, don’t say no to opportunities you truly want. Keep your door open!
Favorite class
Genome Diversity; it's super applicable to my research, and a really interesting topic in regards to ethical biotechnology.
Career goals
Clinical research in women's health and professorship
Ideal way to spend a free night
Cooking and playing board games together with friends
High school or secondary school
Henry M Gunn High School
Favorite spot on campus
Keeling Rooftop. Best spot to watch the sunset over the sea, and very close to my dorm!
Meeting point
Triton Fountain on the University of California San Diego campus
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