Junior

Brazil, Indiana (but born/lived in Russia)

Applied Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

It is very hard to narrow down to one particular favorite class because I truly think that most professors at Rose-Hulman do a great job teaching classes.  No matter whether I take a class that strictly pertains to my major or I take a humanities class, I always have a great learning experience in each.

Student Government Association (Current Vice President; Former Senator and Club Relations Director), Student Alumni Association (Homecoming Chair), Best Buddies (President), Chi Omega (Current Career Development Director; Former Community Service Chair); Orientation Leader for Class of 2012; International Programs and Global Studies Student Representative

Regional Hospital, Humane Society and Off the Streets (working with homeless people)

Running/biking, gardening, reading, and spending time with family and friends.  When I have a free moment I like to go for a walk outside because it helps me to gather my thoughts and enjoy nature.

“Mountains Beyond Mountains” and “Out of Poverty”

Anything except country

I don’t really watch television

I really like international films

Interdisciplinary Research Collaborative, 2008

Studying amphibian viruses

My job was to make a protocol that could be used to test for either RNA or DNA viruses.  I am continuing this research during the school year and, hopefully, I will be able to discover the new virus that is responsible for amphibian decline.

When I was a senior in high school, I was working on a two-year research project and my school did not have the necessary equipment for me to run the necessary tests that I needed for my project.  I called Rose-Hulman and a professor from the Department of Applied Biology and Biomedical Engineering set up a time to meet with me and to let me use equipment.  I was so impressed by Rose-Hulman's generosity that the institution showed me.  I knew that Rose-Hulman was the place for me.  I felt welcome and I knew that I would be challenged here. 

I don't really notice the female/male ratio.  At Rose-Hulman, everyone is part of the big family!

My goal is to attend either medical school or graduate school, so I knew that coming to Rose-Hulman would challenge me.  I would be prepared for whatever I decide to pursue.

I wanted to give back to Rose-Hulman.  When I was a freshman, that first week of New Student Orientation was an amazing experience.  I got to meet my classmates and learn about the college.  So, this year I decided that I wanted to help the freshmen class to have an amazing experience at Rose-Hulman by helping with the orientation program.

Professors really care about educating you.  I am not a number but part of the big family here at Rose-Hulman.

Make sure you know how to study efficiently. 

Either medical school or graduate school, I am struggling still to decide.  My overall goal is to use my education to better my community in some form.