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Krisha Patel
Biological Sciences Major
Walkersville, MD
Integrated Life Sciences

Year in School: Junior

Hometown: Walkersville, Maryland (Frederick County)

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Sciences: Physiology & Neurobiology Major

Special Academic Program: Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program

Research: Previously a student intern in the Diagnostics Systems Division at United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Ft. Detrick, MD.

Clinical: Hospital volunteering

Clubs and Organizations, Including Leadership: ILS Community Leadership Council, Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), Co-Health Treasurer

Favorite CMNS Class(es): HLSC322 (Genetics & Genomics), CHEM271 (General Chemistry II)

Favorite Spot on Campus: ESJ

In my Free Time, I Enjoy: Playing volleyball, reading, and traveling

Advice for High School Seniors When Choosing a College: Choose a college that feels like the best fit for you, not the one with the biggest name or where everyone else is going. The right place is where you will feel challenged and be able to grow into yourself.