There are millions of species of animals that inhabit this earth, including us. We come in all different shapes and sizes, with different behaviors and anatomies. But one of the most incredible things about us is that we all work. There is not one single way to survive. Some of us walk on two legs,…
Pain: the sixth sense
Have you ever wondered why it hurts when you get a cut, get bruised, or break a bone? Everyday our bodies are exposed to thousands of external stimuli that cause pain. Pain is “a distressing sensation, as well as an emotional experience that is linked to actual or potential tissue damage, with the sole purpose…
Carolina Sadurski
Hi! My name is Carolina, and yes, I was named after the state. I spent the first 17 years of my life growing up in Greenwood, SC and I am happy to be at Emory studying biology. I love the outdoors, especially the mountains and the beach, and I can speak a little bit of…
Jai Arora
Hello! My name is Jai Arora, and I am a first year at Emory University. I am from Dallas, TX, and I am interested in potentially majoring in Quantitative Sciences with a concentration in Economics on the pre-med track! I am a part of Suri A-Capella, EUMR, and EASL. I love to sing, play tennis,…
Kendra Askins
Hi! My name is Kendra Askins, and I’m from Marietta, GA, about 45 minutes from Emory. I’m currently thinking of majoring in neuroscience and behavioral biology here at Emory. I love my spending time with my family and my dogs, as well as doing CrossFit and eating fun food! I also like listening to a…
Jorge Naveira
Hello! My name is Jorge Naveira, and I’m a first-year prospective biology major at Emory University, although I may have more specific interests in marine biology or neuroscience and behavioral biology. I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I love spending time with friends and family, travelling, reading, and writing. I am excited to be…
Victoria Leger
Hi! I come from France, and I am very proud to be able to say I am born in the same city as August Renoir! My intended major is Business and I might double major in Spanish. One of my favorite things is to spend time with friends and family. I love learning about the…
Emily Trujillo
Hello! I’m Emily and I’m from Sandy, UT! Please ask me about Utah, and I will share some fun facts. I’m currently majoring in Psychology, and I hope to work in a hospital or a prison someday. I love any and all music, peanut butter MnM’s, and the Bachelor franchise. I enrolled in this seminar…
Miiah Carter
Hi! My name is Miiah, and I’m an Atlanta native currently studying undergraduate nursing at Emory University. When I’m not crying over school work, I like going home to spend time with my family, listening to music, watching documentaries, and finding new places to eat. I decided to take this class because it seemed like…
Katie Tipton
Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m a rising Sophomore from Three Rivers, Michigan. I’m planning on double majoring in computer science and biology with a focus on microbiology, and I’m hoping to go to graduate school back in Michigan. I especially look forward to working with and studying diseases, and working for the CDC has been…