My name is Riya Patel. I grew up in Centerville, Ohio which is just about an hour away from Cincinnati. I am a fourth year majoring in Finance with a Chemistry minor at the University of Cincinnati on the pre-dental track. I am graduating Spring 2022! If you ever come across someone who looks kinda like me on campus, fair warning that is my twin sister. Growing up with a twin sister allowed me to discover my true self and gave me a best friend to journey through life with. Some of my hobbies include playing the piano, painting, tennis, and trying new food! My experience at UC thus far has been quite the adventure already. I have switched my major three times to find out where my passions lie, but I can confidently say that is apart of the learning experience. I have always had an interest in healthcare and never have I thought I would be apart of the business world as well but it is a field I have been gaining new interests in. After graduation I plan on applying to dental schools and taking a gap year! I have been working on my leadership skills by being a secretary for pre-dental society and UC Beauty Trend Research, President of Hindu Student Association, an ambassador for UHP and Lindner, and an intern at CrossRoad Health Center. I love to challenge myself and go outside of my comfort zone by being apart of different experiences which is something I have accomplished by being apart of the Honors Program. Through my college journey, I have discovered a few strengths of mine which are achiever, empathy, and learner. I am an individual who strives to work hard, can sense other people’s feelings, and intrigued to learn more each day. This portfolio contains my adventures at UC and how they shaped and helped me grow as a person. I hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting!