Wall of Congratulations -- Students

Messages for Biology '21 graduates

“ Progress isn't always linear, and this past year has been proof of that. Despite the chaos and disarray that the pandemic caused, we've still persevered. Even if you're not where you thought you would be by this point, don't let that minimize your achievements. You put in a lot of hard work to make it to this point, and you should be proud of that. ”

Andrew Nunez

“ Quick shoutout to all the seniors who were TAs and group tutors for Biology and related science courses! Cannot thank you all enough for your support and mentorship! ”

“ Congratulations, seniors!! A huge shoutout to all the EEB concentrators specifically. Thank you guys for being such great classmates and role models. Can't wait for you all to go off and do amazing things and work toward a better future for our planet. Congrats again, and all the best wishes!! ”

xoxo, Pen

hi friends 🌿

we made it, we’re finally here. it’s been both a long and short 4 (or more) years for us and i honestly can’t believe how much i have loved getting to know some of the best and kindest people i’ve ever met, here at brown. i *almost* miss those late nights studying in the scili and hanging out in the hall of the engineering building (those sandwiches and coffee at the cafe were top-notch). whether we stayed in touch over the years or it’s been a while since we last connected, i’m sending my best wishes and good luck vibes to you all! and please reach out to hang out or talk if you’d like to - I would love to do the same ❤️

happy graduation and congrats congrats congrats 🥰

Sumera Subzwari
 
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“ Getting to be in class with you all over the last 4 years has been amazing! Congratulations to everyone on everything you've accomplished, and best of luck with whatever comes next! ”

Caleb Eickmann

“ Congratulations Karyna Atha!! It has been so fun to study Biology alongside you since day 1 of our time at Brown and I can't wait to see all that you will achieve in med school. Thank you for the biochem assistance always and for always sharing your passions about global health and immunology with me. ”

“ Congrats Vivian Van! Your dedication is inspiring and thank you for being a ray of sunshine in every biology or biology adjacent class we ever took together. I know you will do great things after graduation. I am so proud of you!! ”

“ Congrats to Elena Jin!! You brought so much joy to every class we ever took together (all 10 of them). Thanks for listening to me talk about biology and my C. elegans always... I know you will do great things next year (and onwards!) ”

“ Go out and set the world on fire!! (Best of luck to Marisa A. and Olivia W.) ”

Lucas Perez

Thank you to the people at Brown and beyond who challenged me and allowed me to grow into the person whom I am today. I am deeply grateful for your presence in my life.

Soham Kale
 
Soham Kale

“ Congratulations on completing all the concentration requirements for biology especially during the challenging year! Wishing you all the best of luck moving forward beyond Brown <3 ”

“ Congratulations Camille!! These past four years have been a blast, here's to many more! ”

Isabel

“ Congratulations Eva!! So excited to see what you do next :) ”

Isabel

“ Congratulations Clare!! So glad we got to do HHB together! Can't wait to see what you do next :) ”

Isabel

Isabel, I know this year has not been the easiest but I am so grateful that we were in it together. You have been a constant source of comfort and advice, even when neither of us know exactly what is going on. From late nights working on our theses to full apartment deep cleans to escapes from Providence, I always have so much fun with you. I can't wait to visit you in California next year and show you all my favorite spots!!!!!!

Love, Clare
 
Clare Grossman

“ Congratulations and amazing job on your thesis Marisa!!!! You are such an inspiration in everything you do. Thank you for always being so welcoming and open to answering questions about anything and just being a good friend. I wish you the best for wherever you go next. ”

Peace and Love, Becca

“ Congratulations to everyone! It has been so much fun working with all of you over the past four years. Special shoutouts to Isabel Mirfakhraie, Clare Grossman, and Eva Kitlen for being constant sources of joy and inspiration at home! Finally, thank you to everyone graduating in the EEB department. I'm grateful for your enthusiasm and collaborative spirit, both of which have brightened classes, labs, and research work! I can't wait to see what the future brings :) ”

Camille

“ Incredibly grateful for my many mentors and peers in the Biology Program who have inspired, encouraged, and guided me through my last four years at Brown. Special thank you to Professors Sarah Taylor, Robert Campbell, and Andrea Sobieraj for always believing in me and supporting my ambitious endeavors! ”

Amanda, Thanks so much for all of the laughs, London strolls, Scili study sessions, and Vienna sing-alongs. I am so proud to be your friend, and I can't wait to hear all about what comes next! Congratulations!!!

Olivia
 
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“ Congrats to all my friends and classmates in neuro and bio for finishing our degrees, from poring over each chapter of the NEUR 10 textbook to completing our theses and research! Thank you to all the professors who believed in us and without whom we couldn't have reached this point! ”

Anuva Goel