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Portrait of Cairo Perez

Honor Society® member

Cairo Perez

Ophthalmologist Tech Assistant at South Texas Eye Center - Brownsville, TX

  • Political Science (Litigation / Pre-Law)
  • Class of 2026
  • Brownsville, Texas

Member since May 2023

About

Cairo is a determined honor roll student, passionate about history, philosophy, reading and writing, and especially the study of politics and aspects of the law. As well as being an accomplished student of academia, Cairo finds satisfaction and enjoys being of use for the greater good and collective; one of Cairo’s many goals is to find commonality and bring his community, ethnically and environmentally, together. Growing up with a love and appreciation for books and the aspects of academia, Cairo continually aims to help the people via the means of the legal system and through advocating for furthering education on an individual level during and after university.

Education

  • The University of Rio Grande Valley

    MAJOR - Political Science / MINOR -Legal Studies

    2022 – 2026

  • South Texas ISD Medical Professions

    2018 – 2022

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List (UTRGV - FALL 2022)

    A scholarly award for students who demonstrate academic excellence. The award is based on GPA and a good academic standing.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Attorney (Criminal / Coporate Law), or U.S. / American History Teacher

Graduate school interests

South Texas College of Law Houston, University of Houston Law Center, or Texas A&M University.

Outside the classroom

Reading, formal / informal writing, drawing, physical activities and working out (sports: running (cross country)).

Experience

  • Ophthalmologist Tech Assistant

    South Texas Eye Center - Brownsville, TX

    Oct 2021 – Apr 2022

  • Intern

    Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

    May 2018 – Jul 2018

  • Academic (Writing) Tutor

    Writing Center - UTRGV

Volunteering

  • Intern Trainee

    Harlingen Medical Center

    May 2018 – Jul 2018

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent

Additional information