Honor Society® member
Raina Saraiya
Kumon Math and Reading Center at Lead tutor for after-school enrichment program; provide one-on-one instruction on challenging math and reading concepts for K-12 students; communicate with parents to update them on their child's progress.
- neuroscience
- Class of 2026
- Sewell, New Jersey
Member since November 2022
About
Hi! My name is Raina Saraiya and I am currently a freshman at the University of Maryland studying neuroscience. In my free time, I love dancing, playing tennis, recording episodes for my podcast Untold&Unknown, and spending time with friends and family!
Education
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University of Maryland
Neuroscience
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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President's Volunteer Service Award
Received this award for over 100 hours of volunteering
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AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted this award for receiving an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
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Kumon Math and Reading Completion
Received these awards for completing the Kumon Math and Reading programs
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to pursue a career in the field of medicine.
- Graduate school interests
As of right now, I am interested in attending medical school after I complete my undergraduate studies.
- Outside the classroom
In my free time, I enjoy dancing, playing tennis, creating content for my bi-weekly podcast "Untold&Unknown", reading, journaling, and spending time with my friends and family.
Experience
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Kumon Math and Reading Center
Lead tutor for after-school enrichment program; provide one-on-one instruction on challenging math and reading concepts for K-12 students; communicate with parents to update them on their child's progress.
Jun 2018 – Aug 2022
Volunteering
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Volunteer and mentor; provided mentorship and comfort for inner-city children facing challenges such as food insecurity, homelessness, and inadequate access to education.
Quixote Quest
Jan 2018 – Dec 2019
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Volunteer and local ambassador; selected to undertake the challenge of teaching English and other basic life skills to underprivileged orphans facing difficult circumstances and stuck in the vicious cycle of juvenile recidivism; lead representative for UHI organization throughout the South Jersey region; gave presentations to spread awareness and raise funds.
Uplift Humanity India
Jan 2018 – Dec 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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