Chat with an Otterbein Ambassador – Yasmeen Khafagy ’25

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Major: Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, and Public Health Education

Minor: Psychology, and Chemistry

High School: Hilliard Bradley High School

Home Town: Hilliard, OH

Extra Curriculars/Involvement at Otterbein:
Muslim Student Association Co-President, Otterbein’s Nurturing Educational Success & Transitions, African American Student Union, Van-Sant Fello

Do you have a job on campus?
Diversity Ambassador

Are you part of the Honors program at Otterbein?
No

Have you been involved in research at Otterbein?
No

Have you studied abroad while at Otterbein?
No

What are your plans after graduation?
I plan on doing an MD/PhD program and specialize in either brain cancer or neurodegenerative diseases.

What is your favorite spot around town (Columbus, Westerville, etc)?
My favorite place on campus is the Philomathean Room (3rd Floor of Towers).

What is your favorite event or tradition at Otterbein?
So far, attending NEST!