Name: Cecile Dinh

Major(s): Biochemistry

Minor: Mathematics

Year: Sophomore

Previous high school or college, location: Skyline HS, Mesa AZ

Hometown: San Jose CA and Mesa AZ

Do you live on or off campus? Off-campus

Why did you choose to attend The University of Arizona?

UA offered me the most scholarships, had plenty of science-related programs for me to explore and is located where the weather is gorgeous in the winter.

What are some benefits of being a student in The Honors College?

Early priority registration!!!

What clubs/organizations are you involved with?

Students for International Change, Scorch Ultimate Frisbee, Asian American Student Coalition, Shadowcats

What is your favorite class?

Kiswahili

Who is your favorite professor?

Professor Loy in Organic Chemistry

Where is the best place to study on-campus?

The Honors lounge on the 3rd floor of the Student Union, comfiest chairs to nap on too!

What is a book that you have read in the past year for fun?

“Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

Have you studied abroad? If so, where? When?

I spent 10 weeks in summer 2005 teaching HIV/AIDS in rural villages in Tanzania, East Africa.