Hi! My name is Rahul, and I'm a fourth-year biology major. I aspire to be a physician in the future and hope to also work in public health due to my interest in food insecurity. In my free time, I love playing basketball, badminton, reading books. Fun fact: I went to NYC for my 21^st birthday! As a University Honors Ambassador, my main goal is to use my background and experiences to help you achieve your personal and professional goals in college. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

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Email: ralme008@ucr.edu

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I am a transfer student, going into my fourth year, and majoring in psychology. I am also a student parent. I enjoy writing poetry, watching movies and anime, and playing mobile games. Two of my favorite games are Brawl Stars and AdoptMe. My career goal is to become a research scientist and a professor at a university. As a first-generation student, navigating through college was something new and overwhelming, so I sought out resources to help my find my way. Some programs which I am part of are TRIO and McNair Scholars Program. 

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Email: darte016@ucr.edu

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Hey! :) I'm Sophia and I'm a fourth-year bio major. I've been an Ambassador for two years now. I love plants, animals, insects, basically any living thing. I look forward to becoming a researcher in the future and potentially teaching biology. If you have any questions, I'd be excited to answer!

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Email: sbarr079@ucr.edu

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Hello! I'm Gennalyn, a second-year biology student and proud Filipino-American. My goal is to work in healthcare and make a positive impact in underserved and underrepresented communities. Outside of academics, I love playing video games, singing, playing the piano, and watching paranormal videos on YouTube. I'm also a big coffee enthusiast! I'm excited to share my experiences and support fellow students in navigating their college journey and discovering all the fantastic opportunities and resources UCR has to offer.

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Email: gbong001@ucr.edu

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Greetings! My name is Jaylynn. I am in my third, and final, year of my undergraduate studies. This past summer, I began exploring the different avenues of majoring in political science, participating in UCCS and interning at CalGovOps. Over the course of this upcoming year, I will be involved in other opportunities related to my major and serving others. In my free time, I enjoy watching baseball games and spending time outdoors. I also love reading books in English and Spanish. I am looking forward to meeting my fellow Honors students and supporting them as their undergraduate journeys begin this year!

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Email: jlope698@ucr.edu

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Hi y'all! I'm Ally Phan, and I'm a current third-year student. I major in CMDB and have a minor in philosophy. I'm a fan of metaphysics. I'm a pre-med student, and I hope to go into psychiatry one day. Feel free to reach out to me about whatever you want, whether it's about pre-med stuff, getting into research, balancing school/personal life, or just to chat about life. I don't bite. In my free time, I like to thrift, read manga, and explore. My dream travel destination is Antarctica! Excited to meet you all! 

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Email:  aphan089@ucr.edu

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My name is Tejal Prabhu, and I'm an incoming sophomore at UCR. I am pursuing a degree in psychology, a minor in law and society, and a pre-law pathway. I find fulfillment through volunteering (usually a tutor) and surrounding myself with the arts (painting and dance). I also enjoy collaborating and traveling with my teammates as a member of the UCR Mock Trial team. When I'm not attending club meetings or studying with friends, you can often find me at a local boba shop looking to try a new drink!

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Email: tprab006@ucr.edu

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Hi! I am Alexandra Rochin, I'm a double-major in education and political science, with a concentration in community leadership, policy, and social justice. I am interested in curriculum and instruction design and education policy. After graduation, I plan to get my master's degree and teaching credential, as I plan on becoming a middle school history teacher. After this experience, I am also interested in getting back into research and working in administration. Since I have always wanted to be a teacher, what motivates me to continue this path is having the opportunity to help students and families through education. A fun fact about me is if I didn't want to work in education, I would want to work in fashion as a costume designer.

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Email: aroch040@ucr.edu

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Hello! I'm Rebecca Seanez, and I'm a third-year anthropology major. I enjoy learning about different cultures and backgrounds. In my free time, I love hanging out with my cats and I like to watch anime with my sister. I also like to bake and try new recipes. I hope to answer any questions you have about Honors and UCR.

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Email: rsean002@ucr.edu

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Hi! My name is Amanda Tafoya, but I go by just Tafoya. I am a second-year psychology major. I am currently looking into research labs I can participate in and minoring in medical and health humanities. I am Latina and from the LA area, where I lived my whole life. During my free time, I enjoy watching sports, exercising, hanging out with friends and family, trying new coffee orders, reading, and listening to music. After getting my bachelor's degree at UCR, I plan to enroll in a graduate program for a Ph.D. in clinical Psychology and work as a clinical psychologist in a hospital.

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Email: atafo010@ucr.edu

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Hi! My name is Anabelle, and I'm a second-year psychology major. I hope to go to graduate school and become a clinical psychologist with a focus in both teens and young adults. Outside of school, I spend time reading, baking, and knitting. I am also a huge 49ers fan!

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Email: atran478@ucr.edu

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Hi everyone! My name is Alexa Zelaya, and I am a third-year psychology major. I aim to receive a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and pursue a career in research. I am involved in research on campus, as well as clubs that align with my interests! As an Ambassador, my goal is to support you through University Honors and the beginning of a degree at UCR! I want to help you take advantage of as many opportunities as you can on campus and around the community and I hope to be an accessible resource for you, as well. I can't wait to meet you all.

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Email: azela009@ucr.edu

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Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.

Hi! I'm Christina Zhu, and I'm a fourth-year biology major. I aspire to be a physician and researcher, and I'm passionate about treatments that improve the quality of life for individuals. I love spending time with my family and friends, drawing, listening to music, and going to the gym. As an Ambassador, I look forward to helping you navigate and make the most of UCR and University Honors. I can't wait to meet you all!

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Email: czhu053@ucr.edu

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Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.