Clarissa Newman
KSA Executive Board: Co-director
Senior Global Health Major Musical Studies and Natural Science Minor Hometown: San Mateo, CA Career Goals: Clarissa plans to obtain a MPH and then apply to medical school and focus on adolescent health. She hopes to spend at least a year working or abroad in order to learn how different countries approach health. Other Activities Involved In: Research at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Piano tutor What is the best advice Clarissa has ever received? The best piece of advice Clarissa has ever received is a rule she lives by: if something takes less than five minutes, do it right then and there. It really helps with time management and minimizing procrastination which is something she struggles with. What has been the most rewarding part of being a Keck student? The most rewarding part of being a Keck student is being part of a supportive community that wants you to thrive. For Clarissa, really getting to know her teachers and advisors made a huge difference to my college experience because she always felt comfortable asking questions. As a Keck student, you are in a smaller community within USC which is really nice because college can feel very overwhelming at times. |