Pronouns

she/her

Major(s)

Psychology-Neuroscience

Minor(s)

Child Youth & Family Studies, Humanities in Medicine

Hometown

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Of all the jobs you could have on campus, what made you want to be a Peer Mentor?

I wanted to be a Peer Mentor because I know how new and scary the first year of college can be. I want to provide support to first-year students through the college & life transition.

If you could learn any skill or craft instantly, what would it be?

I would love to learn more languages. It'd be cool if I could instantly know all the languages humans (and animals..?) speak!

What’s one thing on your bucket list you know you’ll cross off some day?

I would love to run a marathon someday.

What's your favorite way to de-stress or relax during busy times?

I like to go on walks and listen to music/podcasts depending on the day, otherwise I journal.

If your life had a soundtrack, what is your theme song?

"On My Mama" by Victoria Monét!!

You just won an all-expenses paid vacation. Where would you go?

I miss home, so I'd love a free trip to visit my family in Ethiopia and explore the country.

What’s your favorite place on campus—and why? 

I love the stacks in Love Library South, I'm the most productive there!

What's your go-to comfort food or guilty pleasure snack?

I love chips & salsa

What's one thing you wish you had known before starting college?I 

wish I had known about neuropsychology research before starting college.