Riti Prasanna
Pronouns: she/they
Major: Molecular and medical microbiology
Minor: Chicana/o studies
Where have you found community and support on campus?
I am the music director of an acapella group here on campus and I have loved being part of that group for the past 4 years! They really have become my best friends and I am very grateful to have such a supportive group of people in my life! I often find support in my workplaces as well, as all of my coworkers and supervisors want to see the best for me and I want to see that for them as well!
What would you tell prospective students about UC Davis?
UC Davis has truly become my home away from home! I absolutely adore the campus and the town and I love the sense of community here as well! There is truly something for everyone here and we are all here to support one another.
Why did you choose UC Davis?
I chose UC Davis because I really loved how the campus had a cozy feeling to it and the amount of opportunities I have access to! I learned a lot about many different organizations and clubs on campus that would help me for my plans for the future and I really appreciated how accessible all this information was as an admitted student!
What do you like about academics and student life here?
I really love how supportive everyone is of each other! Whether it be professors, TAs, or other students, everyone just wants to see each other succeed and I have never felt unsupported here!