Sarina Rai
Major(s): Microbiology and Immunology
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Extracurriculars
* UCI General Chemistry Peer Tutor (2023 – 2025)
* Undergraduate Student Researcher (Agrawal Lab 2023 – present/Akbari Lab 2024 – present)
* Lestonnac Free Clinic Medical Volunteer (2024 – present)
Why do you love UCI?
I love UCI because of the inclusive community filled with many countless opportunities. I find that the supportive community allows students to work together allowing them to excel in this academic environment. I also appreciate the diverse academic programs offered which allows me to further delve into my interests. The beautiful campus with the stunning architecture paired with the great location making UCI an ideal place for students to thrive academically while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle.
How can you be a successful Anteater?
I think that in order to be successful, you really have to push yourself to be the best version of yourself that you can possibly be. For me personally, that entailed pushing myself outside of my comfort zone to join various campus organizations to meet new people and make friends, which has thus led to me making numerous valuable friendships. Putting yourself out there and exploring all of the opportunities UCI has to offer will benefit you by allowing you to fully experience what this school has to offer for its students.
What is one fun fact about yourself?
I really enjoy baking! Some of my favorite things to bake are brookies (a bar that’s both a brownie and a cookie together), cinnamon coffee cake, and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. For me, baking is a fun way to alleviate my stress and enjoy a snack that I can share with others 🙂