Krish Babu | International Business and Finance
Hometown: Westford, Mass.
Involvement: Gamecock Consulting Club, IBEA Cohort and Asian Business Organization
Ask me about: Fun things to do in Columbia
Callie Bishop | Biological Sciences
Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, Delight Ministries and volunteering in the Pediatric ICU at Prisma Health
Ask me about: Pre-Med
Jess Bunge | Chemistry and Data Science
Hometown: Fort Mill, S.C.
Involvement: Undergraduate Research, Garnet Chorale and Peace & Plants
Ask me about: Undergraduate Research
Wae Chan | Neuroscience
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Health Honor Society), Association of Pre-PA Students, Undergraduate Research Assistant in Brain Research Across Development (B-RAD) Lab, Honors Research Grant, Musical Memories Club, Crocheting for Carolina Club, and former SI leader and peer tutor
Ask me about: Mystery and thriller book recommendations, restaurants (especially Asian cuisines!), Pre-PA and Pre-Med tracks and on- and off-campus involvement
Giuliana DiGregory | Biological Sciences
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Armstrong Lab, Trew Friends Organ Donation Organization and Chronic Illness Awareness Club
Ask me about: Pre-Med, work-life balance, study spots and being from out-of-state
Gabrielle Dissinger | Civil Engineering
Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
Involvement: American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Q+ and Tau Beta Pi.
Ask me about: Getting involved and work-life balance
Riley Dohse | Neuroscience
Hometown: Greer, S.C.
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta and Circle K International
Ask me about: Pre-Health and things to do in Columbia
Raegan Feldman | Mass Communications
Hometown: Madison, Wis.
Involvement: Co-Founder of the Carolina Stunt Club and a volunteer with Share One Love
Ask me about: Leadership opportunities, local coffee shops and places to walk/run near campus
Mercy Fletcher | Political Science
Hometown: Moncks Corner, S.C.
Involvement: Small group leader with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Carolina Judicial Council
Ask me about: Interning in Columbia and maintaining a busy schedule
Abby Gagnon | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Buford, Ga.
Involvement: Director of Professional Engagement for Women in Healthcare, Remote Area Medical (RAM) Recruitment and Outreach Committee, Healing Hands and Research Assistant at the Early Social Development Lab
Ask me about: Getting into research labs, getting involved on campus, study tips and making friends
Nicole Gleicher | Entertainment Law (BARSC)
Hometown: Plainview, N.Y.
Involvement: Chi Omega, Phi Delta Phi, Anne Frank Center, University 101 Peer Leader and Chabad
Ask me about: BARSC major, study abroad and best road trips from Columbia
Grace Greer | Operations and Supply Chain Management, and International Business
Hometown: North Augusta, S.C.
Involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta, Women in Business Council & Mentorship Program and Preston Residential College for Leadership
Ask me about: Fraternity and Sorority Life, getting involved on campus and the Darla Moore School of Business
Emily Henderson | Public Health Law and Policy (BARSC)
Hometown: Bluffton, S.C.
Involvement: Healing Hands (Historian), Maternal Child Health Student Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Carolina Health and Relationship Mechanisms Research Lab
Ask me about: Graduating early, pre-professional tracks and finding a religious community
Sean Higgins | International Business, Accounting and Supply Chain
Hometown: Chalfont, Pa.
Involvement: Gamecock Consulting Club, Outdoor Recreation Hobbies: Running, Triathlons, Golf, Paddleboarding and Philadelphia Sports
Ask me about: Adjusting to college life, getting involved on campus and anything Philadelphia sports or golf related
Jainum Jhaveri | Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hometown: Old Bethpage, N.Y.
Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Carolina Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students and Indian Cultural Organization
Ask me about: Balancing a heavy course load, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Pre-Health and Pre-Pharmacy
Anushka Kagade | Neuroscience (pre-med)
Hometown: Concord, N.C.
Involvement: Undergraduate Research Assistant in EDSI Lab under Dr. Bradshaw, Volunteer at Prisma Health in 7th Averyt Adolescence Psychiatry Unit, Project Chair in Gamecocks UAEM, Social Committee in Tribeta, Social Science Review Committee in CURJ, APSMI. Hobbies: digital art, singing, writing and trying new foods!
Ask me about: Navigating the pre-med track (I'm the first in my family to pursue pre-med!), research, changing your major, adjusting as an out of state student, getting involved on campus, summer opportunities, keeping your hobbies throughout college, art tips or anything if you just want to talk to someone!
Basilia Mekhaiel | Biology and Psychology
Hometown: North Bellmore, N.Y.
Involvement: Women in Healthcare, Pi Beta Phi and Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ask me about: Volleyball, romantic comedies, traveling and 7Brew
Agostina Mercado Zattera | Art History
Hometown: Greenville, S.C.
Involvement: Anne Frank Center, McKissick Museum visitor services representative, undergraduate researcher in the School of Visual Art and Design and Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Ask me about: Study abroad and accelerated master's tracks
Rylee Merli | Finance and Political Science
Hometown: Newburgh, N.Y.
Involvement: University 101 Peer Leader, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Mu, Model United Nations and Order of Omega
Ask me about: Pre-Law, getting involved, finding internships and dual degrees
Riley Moore | Public Health
Hometown: West Columbia, S.C.
Involvement: Alpha Gamma Delta Vice President of Philanthropy, Research Assistant in the Nolan Lab, Clinical Volunteer and a Pi Chi in Fraternity and Sorority Life
Ask me about: Getting involved and living in Columbia
Isabella Owens | Biology and Psychology
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
Involvement: Member of Phi Delta Epsilon, Research Assistant in ARISE Lab and Intramural Volleyball
Ask me about: Balancing academics with personal life
Riya Parikh | Biological Sciences
Hometown: Lexington, S.C.
Involvement: Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Early Social Development Lab, Phi Chi: International Pre-Medical Fraternity and Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society
Ask me about: Off-campus involvement, Pre-Med and study tips
Sarah Redell | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Sheboygan, Wiss.
Involvement: USC REmote Area Medical (RAM) Vice President of Recruitment, Undergraduate Research in the Twiss Lab, Project Vida, Volunteer at Rice Estate and Three Oaks Hospice and Blood Donor Ambassador
Ask me about: Undergraduate Research, coffee places in Columbia, book, music and adjusting to college life
Natalie Rose | Marine Science
Hometown: Little Birch, W. Va.
Involvement: Resident Assistant, Project Coordinator for K-12 Team in Sustainable Carolina, Education Outreach Coordinator and Student Engaged in Aquatic Science
Ask me about: Sustainable Carolina
Kaitlyn Sheldrick | Marine Science
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Involvement: School of Earth, Ocean and Environment Ambassador, Off Off Broadway and Students Engaged in Aquatic Science
Ask me about: Campus involvement and coffee shops in Columbia
Lorraine (Rani) Shelton | Psychology and English
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Involvement: Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Sorority, Psi Chi Honor Society
Ask me about: Undergraduate Research and study abroad
Ellison Skinner | Nursing
Hometown: West Chester, Pa.
Involvement: Student Nurses Association, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Club Tennis and Provost AI Undergraduate Fellowship
Ask me about: How to make USC feel like a home away from home
Alayna Stachiw | Exercise Science
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Involvement: Campus Recreation Group X Fitness Instructor, Changing Carolina Peer Leader, Student Employment Ambassador and Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Ask me about: Getting involved on campus
Colin Strain | Public Health
Hometown: Towson, Md.
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon, Club Tennis, Gamecock EMS, ASPH Ambassador, Undergraduate Research Ambassador, T1D and Food Insecurity Research
Ask me about: Classical studies, tennis, golf, running and lifting
Gabe Stryker | Finance and Accounting
Hometown: Avondale, Pa.
Involvement: Carolina Finance Scholars, Accounting Scholars, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Carolina Fund, Carolina Finance & Investment Association, and Intramural Soccer
Ask me about: Transitioning to college as an out-of-state student
Gabrielle Swidler | Public Health
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Involvement: Phi Delta Epsilon, Pi Beta Phi, Gamecock EMS and Honors Research
Ask me about: My friends, family and dog
Ryan Vincent | Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Lakeville, Mass.
Involvement: Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, neuroscience research and peer tutoring
Ask me about: Boston Sports and surfing