Nerdy Pre-Med to Help You Prep for Day One!
Helloo! My name is Roland, and I found myself falling happily into the pre-med track, majoring in molecular and cellular biology. I love STEM through and through, and San Diego has become my home away from home. I hope my insights could help another kid like me find their way to sunny La Jolla, California!
About me
- GenderMale
- Current academic yearJunior
- Age20
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusBiology
- Personality typeExtroverted
- College experience ratingGood
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Major(s)
Molecular and Cellular Biology
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
I've found a place for myself in the Pre-Med community, volunteering at shelters and community centers to help the unhoused population of SD. I particularly am close with Circle K International and Hearts 4 The Homeless. In my free time I spend it at Board Games and Boba, where I've met many friends.
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
It was a little difficult shifting my whole life to the south, but I've enjoyed the community and the amazing academics which brought me here.
Tip for future students
My biggest tip would be to utilize office hours and SI as much as possible. Lectures can tend to let many slip through the cracks for actually understanding the material, so finding time to meet one-on-one with the instructional team can do wonders for your learning and success.
Favorite class
My favorite class was the biology undergraduate lab because it involved so many new technologies to understand biological concepts taught in the lecture halls. Applying the concepts from genetics, the central dogma, chemistry, and evolution was fascinating to do in a lab setting.
Career goals
I am currently bound for either Med School or PA School. I hope to spend my last half of my undergraduate career accruing clinical hours, research experience, and defining myself for those applications.
Ideal way to spend a free night
My ideal way to spend a free night is to cook dinner and watch a show with my partner, since finding free time for both of our schedules can be difficult.
High school or secondary school
Lowell High School
Favorite spot on campus
My favorite spot on campus is the fifth floor balcony of the RWAC. It has a beautiful view of the Pacific and paragliders at Gliderport, and it's a great atmosphere for studying or having lunch (albeit a bit windy at times).
Meeting point
Triton Fountain on the University of California San Diego campus
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