Fun Facts

Although it might not seem so at first, I enjoy dancing to traditional Indian music! Not just that, but I enjoy singing out loud while I'm scrolling around my house on a typical weekend. I sometimes even have days when I find it comforting to situate myself on a couch and read a novel by my favorite author, Jodi Picoult. Other days I enjoy waking up early in the morning and taking a walk down the shore of Lake Michigan.

About Me

My name is Arshila Merchant and I am an undergraduate student at the Honors College at the chicago">University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Neuroscience alone with a minor in Classical Civilization. My future goals are to attend Medical School and become a profound Neuropsychiatrist.

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