Hi there, I’m Sehrish :)

If you were to ask me on any given day how I'm doing, my response would probably be "just vibin!" I like to approach life with this kind of flexibility. Willing to try new things, I like to let my curiosity flow. I am also guided in life by my passion for gaining knowledge and by the values taught to me by my Muslim parents, who I am very close with. I love my mama and baba and younger siblings with all my heart, and I am blessed with their love and support for me. 

I'm proud of my Pakistani and Punjabi heritage and consider it an important part of who I am, but I also recognize the American in me. I strive for a blend of tradition and modern in my worldview, philosophy, and overall being. To me, balance is the key to success.

My strength for learning, writing, and analytical thinking has led me to my current major and minor: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Linguistics. After earning my bachelors, I'm looking to work with a biotech company and continue my education. As far as grad school goes, I'm open to going anywhere that has a strong research base in the subject that I'm interested in. Right now, my bachelor's is in cellular biology, but I'm not sure where I want to go with that so I'm keeping my options open. I would most likely relocate for grad school. InshAllah with time I'll figure it out :) As for why I chose this field... I was initially interested in neuroscience, but after looking at various programs, I went with molecular biology because I fell in love with genetic material and its manipulation, thanks to a class in community college. I also like how it is a flexible degree, in that I can do research or go the industry route, or study more. I'm a person of many interests, and it's important for me to be able to have the ability to shift in my career. 

A person who values deep connections and meaningful conversations, I tend to be quiet initially, but once I become more comfortable I can be pretty talkative! My family (especially my dad!) can attest that many a time I have been seen asking questions and sometimes engaging in playful debates haha! On the whole, I am a pensive and analytical person, which means that I spend time thinking about the world and my role in it, especially how I can expand my perspective and grow in all aspects of life. I enjoy setting goals for myself and working on new projects, which is fun but can also be frustrating, given my tendency to be a perfectionist. 

In terms of hobbies and activities, I love reading books, listening to music, writing poems, trying new foods, spending time with loved ones, learning new languages, and laughing at funny memes. I also love exploring new places both near and far: Allah’s Earth is full of treasures that I hope to see. InshAllah, my hope is to find a partner who is intelligent, loving, compassionate, fun, open-minded, and is close with their family: someone who I can share my hopes, values, dreams, and life with. :)