Experiences at University of California, Davis

You could call my accomplishments at UC Davis two faceted. My Engineering work culminated in a senior design project analyzing the forces involved in placement of the X-ray cassette by Imaging technicians at UCD Medical Center during portable X-radiography. My group partner and I analyzed the problem and brainstormed some solutions. We then chose the best percieved solution, implemented it, and then designed our own testing protocols; using and EMG machine to test the improvement of our solution over the existing circumstances.

At the same time I was very active in many student organizations. I was an active volunteer in the student run Shifa Community Clinic for the underserved and uninsured. This clinic worked under the auspices of the UC Davis School of Medicine. I helped care for patients, dispensed drugs, ran patient labs, and helped expand the clinic. I also ran a student publication called Al-Wasilah. We published quarterly and I served as an editor, writer, and layout manager. We worked with many other student publications under the ASUCD office known as AS PAPERs. Working through student government I also helped secure over $14,000 dollars worth of computer equipment for AS PAPERs through a student committee that I vice chaired and a lot of lobbying. I also frequently helped the Muslim Student Association, Children's Relief and You, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and others in organizing events and charity programs....

I completed my B.S, Mechanical Engineering. Held Core interests in mechanical design,manufacturing, material science, and failure analysis. Successfully completed a senior design project involving Bio-Rad Laboratories. Built a custom fork for a student cycling competition. Acquired computer skills in Word, Excel, Matlab, AutoCAD, Solid Works, and others. Gained shop experience with lathes, mills, drill presses, CNC machines, basic welding, and other hand tools....

I studied English Literature and Political Science.

Major in Biochemistry with studied interests in Immunology, Infectious Disease, and Fungal Biology

Took classes in numerical analysis, multivariate analysis, macro- and micro-econ, etc.

M.F.A. coursework in textiles and wearable art

Freshman year

Since it is a very prestigious university with many different facets and a group of competitive young people looking to enroll, it is extremely important to be well-rounded and to make the most of your time and opportunities prior to applying.