Jigyasa Sharma
Harriet Newhall Fellow
Why MHC: "Academic excellence with all round personality development are measurable advantages, but along with this comes the love and guidance from parent-like professors and sibling-like supportive friends. Where else can you find such a healthy and friendly environment where the intense academic training brings out the best of human qualities stored in you!
Class year: 2010
Major(s): Biological Sciences and Politics
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Current Residence Hall: North Mandelle
Postgraduate Plans: Graduate School
Study Abroad/Internships: University of British Columbia, Cellular and Physiological Department, Undergraduate Lab Assistant
Favorite Professors: Penny Gill and Rachel Fink
Favorite Class: Developmental Biology and World Politics
Favorite Extracurricular Activity: Raunak Bhangra
Favorite Place on Campus: Cassani Lounge
Favorite Tradition: M & Cs
Favorite Dining Hall Food: Herb Toasted Garlic Pita Bread
Favorite Local Restaurant: Johnny's
What did you do last weekend? Went for a family gathering, some shopping, went to a beautiful and scenic park for a family picnic. And of course, ate a lot!