Events Coordinators
Kasra Shirazi
3rd Year in Neuroscience, Genetics, Public Health
WHY I JOINED ISSA:
I want to help cultivate a more enticing and welcoming community for both current ISCI students and incoming ones. I also wanted to help new ISCI students in fleshing out their discipline choices and really make use of all the courses and resources available to them. ASK ME ABOUT: Course planning, studying tips, the best study spots on campus. I also love talking tennis and UFC if your a fan of either sport! FAVOURITE COURSE AT UBC: CHEM 233 & MICB 212 |
Pardis Shirkani
5th Year in Genetics, Immunology & Physiology
WHY I JOINED ISSA:
I joined ISSA to facilitate connections among students, foster a sense of belonging within the integrated science community, create experiences that encourage interdisciplinary learning and collaboration, and personally meet new people and learn from their diverse perspectives and insights. ASK ME ABOUT: Event planning, working on a degree proposal, fun electives, movies and shows, being a residence advisor, and traveling! FAVOURITE COURSE AT UBC: MICB 412, 402, PERS 401, CHEM 233, FIPR 131 |
Vicky Xiao
2nd Year in Neuroscience & Pharmacology
WHY I JOINED ISSA:
I am super passionate about bringing people together and creating community! Sometimes, it can be hard finding opportunities to make new friends so I wanted to be more involved in facilitating such opportunities through ISSA. I love meeting new people and building new experiences so I’m really excited to be part of such an awesome team that is passionate about providing that for the ISCI community! ASK ME ABOUT: Cooking, best study spots, cafes, clinical research, hiking, fashion, books! FAVOURITE COURSE AT UBC: BIOL 112, CRWR 200 |
Nandini Desaigoudar
2nd Year in Neuroscience and Immunology
WHY I JOINED ISSA:
I joined ISSA to forge new friendships with like-minded individuals and contribute to building a strong sense of community for ISCI students. I also hope to support other incoming ISCI students by building their confidence in choosing their integrations and creating a meaningful and successful undergrad experience. ASK ME ABOUT: Course planning, on-campus study spots, painting, and skating! FAVOURITE COURSE AT UBC: PHYS 131 |