Hi! My name is Jaeda and I’m a senior at the University of Miami. I grew up in Jamaica and love Florida because of the similar climate. I enjoy reading, going on long walks and watching tennis in my free time.

Hometown

Kingston,Jamaica

Major(s)

Biology

Minor(s)

Psychology

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Jamaican Student Association - Head of Activities Chair History Club Special Olympics Research at the Miller School of Medicine Tennis Volunteering at VITAS at UHEALTH and Baptist Hospital Millennium Fellow in the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network

Describe your college experience

My transition to college was typical. I definitely had to adjust to the new environment because I was coming from a completely different country. However, as an extrovert I was able to quickly make friends. Now, my friends are my family. I couldn’t imagine going to college anywhere else.

Tip for future students

It’s important to get out your comfort zone a little and put yourself out there. I have gotten so many opportunities and made so many friends because I don’t remain complacent.

Favorite class

My favorite class was my World Literary Masterpieces. I love how knowledgeable the professor was. I also enjoyed writing my essays and the research I had to put in to write it.

Career goals

I hope to become a physician

Ideal way to spend a free night

Definitely hanging out with my friends in their apartment watching a movie and eating ice cream.

High school or secondary school

St.Andrew High School for Girls, Kingston, Jamaica

Previous college

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