Sponsors
Officers
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PRESIDENT
Arushi Suji Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Psychology Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I'm a DJ! Hobbies: I love to listen to music, write, do puzzles/escape rooms, play video games, and find new experiences! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: 100% the community! Some of my dearest friends I've found through the Honors College (thank you, Human Situation)! Everyone is constantly cheering each other on and lifting each other up! It makes you feel like you instantly belong! Plus, the diversity is one of my favorite aspects of the community! I always look forward to hearing about where people are from, what their experiences are, and where they want to go from here! |
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VICE PRESIDENT
Mia Rodriguez Hometown: Katy, Texas Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I work as an acrobat on the side! Hobbies: I love to run, play the guitar, and make friendship bracelets with my friends! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I have loved getting to go back to honors retreat as a counselor! |
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SECRETARY
Grace Chu Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Biology Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I am an Eagle Scout! Hobbies: I love going camping and reading. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Honors Ambassadors, Honors in Community Health, and the faculty. Honors Chemistry and Human Situation courses were a blast :) |
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HISTORIAN
Ana Frausto-Leija Hometown: Katy, Texas Major: Political Science Minor: Phronesis, Politics, and Ethics Fun Fact: I love to watch nature documentaries! Hobbies: I love to watch YouTube videos and play Animal Crossing on my Nintendo Switch! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The professors are amazing here, and they are always super helpful. |
Members
Senior Ambassadors:
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Deyala Abousaad Hometown: Spring, Texas Major: Honors Biomedical Sciences Minor: Medicine and Society and Creative Works Fun Fact: My name is spelled wrong in the two languages I speak (English and Arabic) Hobbies: I love reading manhwa and doomscrolling Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love all of the different types of people I meet everyday! |
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Afzila Bhojani Hometown: Gaborone, Botswana Major: Biology Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I’m obsessed with candy crush - I’m on level 8661! :) Hobbies: I like to cook! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The people! |
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Harini Kanamarlapudi Hometown: Dallas, Texas Major: Honors Biomedical Sciences Minor: Medicine and Society and Kinesiology Fun Fact: I have lived in 10 different states in the US. Hobbies: Play tennis Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love all the people I got to meet, and the fun social activities that make us such a community. |
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David Torres Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Finance Minor: N/A Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I lived in Washington D.C. for a semester. Hobbies: I enjoy reading, playing video games, and going out for evening runs. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: My favorite part of the Honors College is the people. It is easy to approach professors and classmates in Honors, which leads to collaboration and long-lasting friendships. |
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Wendy Novoa Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Political Science and Sociology Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I was born in Quito, Ecuador. Hobbies: I love to read and spend time with my loved ones. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love the small but united community |
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Anabella Leon Hometown: Katy, Texas Major: Physics Minor: Math Fun Fact: I’ve broken my front teeth 3 times!! Hobbies: Collect cd’s and play the cello Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: COMMUNITY!!! I made all my first college friends through honors |
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Hira Marrium Hometown: Conroe, Texas Major: Honors Biomedical Sciences Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I used to pole vault Hobbies: Painting and going on nature walks Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The numerous opportunities it provides, along with its small, close-knit community. |
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Zeina Younes Hometown: Alexandria, Louisiana Major: History Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I used to do horseback riding. Hobbies: Tennis/piano Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The tight-knit community. |
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Hannah Kim
Hometown: Frisco, Texas Major: Biomedical Engineering Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I used to do horseback riding. Hobbies: In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, go on drives, and ice skate! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love all of the different types of people you get to meet and learn from. The Honors College is such a supportive, tight-knit group that is full of opportunities! |
Junior Ambassadors:
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Sydney Magat Hometown: Pearland, Texas Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S., and Psychology, B.S Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I have a large collection of Pusheen merch. Hobbies: Try new cafes, go to concerts, cook, and scrapbook. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The research and service learning opportunities being an Honors student has connected me with. |
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Narsi Chokshi Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas Major: Biology Minor: Medicine & Society Fun Fact: I'm scared of dogs! Hobbies: I love to bike with my sister, hang out with my friends, and try new food spots! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Priority registration & specialized advising |
Sophomore Ambassadors:
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Andrew Canada Hometown: Crosby, Texas Major: Mechanical Engineering and Physics Minor: Math Fun Fact: I love beatboxing and making my own fun raps Hobbies: I enjoy playing my trombone and hanging out with friends and family. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The community!!! |
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Anderson Acord Hometown: Zibo, China Major: Biochemistry Minor: Medicine and Society and Chinese Studies Fun Fact: I backpacked over 100 miles in 10 days through New Mexico. Hobbies: In my free time, I love staying active with workouts and tennis, practicing Mandarin, and relaxing with friends and family. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I really admire how open and supportive the Honors College faculty and staff are, whether it’s helping with scholarship applications, figuring out next semester’s schedule, or just taking the time to chat. |
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Jacob Forray Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Civil Engineering Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I am also a Cullen College Ambassador Hobbies: Watch MLB and NFL Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The sense of community and tons of cool people you meet. |
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Ayden Edwards Hometown: Crosby, Texas Major: Math and Electrical Engineering Minor: Data and Society Fun Fact: I am a tutor at San Jacinto College Hobbies: Jiu Jitsu Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Free printing! |
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Nate Manzano Hometown: Denver City, Texas Major: Biotechnology Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I went to the beach that makes you old. Hobbies: Eat Costco sushi. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: It is really easy to get connected with students, staff, and professors, and they all want to see you succeed! |
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Sara Kondamadugula Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Honors Biomedical Sciences Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I have moved around all my life, living in 4 different countries and attending 11 different schools before my undergraduate years. Hobbies: I love watching movies (especially Indian cinema) and finding new libraries/bookstores to visit. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love how it challenges a person to think outside the box and change perspectives by providing the opportunity to experience new things. |
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Alexis Nunez Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Accounting Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I love art, and over the summer, I helped illustrate children's books Hobbies: I love to read webtoons and watch anime Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: How supportive the staff is. |
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Andrew Nguyen Hometown: Sugarland, Texas Major: Biochemistry and Biophysical Sciences Minor: Medicine for Society and Chemistry Fun Fact: I have super taste and super smell! Hobbies: I love trying new foods! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: It's definitely how small the classes are— by the time the end of the semester rolls around, you know everyone by name and personality. |
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Varun Balaji Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Honors Biomedical Sciences Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I work in a cancer lab part-time Hobbies: Baking (ex, cakes, pizza, jalapeño poppers) Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The community and the vibe of helping each other to achieve success |
Freshman Ambassadors:
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Lucy Foltz Hometown: Kingwood, Texas Major: Pre-Business Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I love to stay active by swimming, running, and lifting! What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, working out, shopping, eating out, visiting coffee shops, and going to church. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: My favorite part of the Honors College at UH is the tight-knit community. There are so many events that facilitate easy connections and strong relationships with your peers. |
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Akul Chandra Hometown: Bangalore, India Major: Petroleum Engineering Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I’ve only been in Houston for 2 years. Hobbies: I love the outdoors, so I go fishing and hiking all the time. I also love playing tennis, pickleball ball and soccer. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love the community created by the Honors College, especially how helpful and outgoing everybody is. |
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Daniel Izaguirre Hometown: Tomball, Texas Major: Industrial Engineering Minor: Economics Fun Fact: I love fishing. Hobbies: In my free time, I like to play guitar, read, play games, and get sendy. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The Honors College is full of people who are smarter than me, which is inspirational and keeps me competitive. |
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Jacob Gaffney Hometown: Dallas, Texas Major: Exercise Science Minor: N/A Fun Fact: My ear almost came off when I was younger. Hobbies: I like to work out and play soccer. Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The friendly community and peer resources |
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Cynthia Kong Hometown: Bellaire, Texas Major: Business Minor: N/A Fun Fact: My go-to order at Menchies is tart with strawberries and popping boba Hobbies: In my free time, I love to play the viola, needlepoint, and hang out with my friends Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: My favorite aspect of the Honors College is the people! Everyone is incredibly hardworking and has their unique passions and niches, which makes the community so inspiring. Beyond that, they are also genuinely welcoming and supportive; it's definitely a place where people want each other to succeed. |
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Hayden Kincaid Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Psychology Minor: N/A Fun Fact: My favorite animals are harp seals! Hobbies: In my free time, I love to bake, garden, swim, and play video games/watch my favorite shows on repeat! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: My favorite aspect of the Honors College is the tight-knit community that is so welcoming and has so many diverse opportunities for students of all majors! |
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William Ramos Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Civil Engineering Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I speak bad French. Hobbies: Cycling and Doodling Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Personalized learning |
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Amna Naviwala Hometown: Spring, Texas Major: Biology Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I can grill some amazing BBQ :) Hobbies: Pickleball, swimming, and spending time with family!! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: I love my honors professors and small classes |
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Joscelyn Romero Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Health- Public Health Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I lived in Costa Rica for 2 years! Hobbies: WORK OUT! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Being able to form close bonds with others due to the small community! |
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Eric Romano Hometown: Nolensville, Tennessee Major: Global Hospitality Leadership Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I play ice hockey. Hobbies: Playing video games, board games, or hanging out with my friends Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The people |
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Annie Zhou Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Psychology Minor: Medicine and Society Fun Fact: I had 4 flat tires within three days on the same wheel Hobbies: Photography on my DSLR camera! Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: The community, without a doubt! There’s always an event going on, whether it be in the larger honors college or within a smaller mentor group. Not only that, but all of the faculty and other students are also so incredibly kind. |
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Keira Vajdos-McDonald Hometown: Pearland, Texas Major: Pre-Business (Marketing) Minor: N/A Fun Fact: I have 5 pets back home :) Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, and nail art Favorite Aspect of the Honors College: Connections and relationships |
