Sydney Lagard (she/her)
Rising Sophomore, Will Rice College
Reliable, Insightful, Focused
Major: Biosciences
Minor: Medical Humanities
What is something you’re proud of this year?
Something I’m proud of this year is joining the Patient Discharge Initiative. We help screen for social determinants of health and discharge patients at Ben Taub Hospital. It means a lot to me because I had been interested in the club as soon as I found out I was accepted to Rice.
What advice would you give to your freshman self?
I would tell my Freshman self to not compare myself to other people and trust the process.
What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
An accomplishment that I achieved this year was earning a research position at the Bartel Lab on campus.
How have you utilized the RESP office this year? How has RESP been beneficial for you this year?
RESP has been incredibly beneficial both socially and academically this year. I’m truly grateful to have such a strong, genuine network of peers and advisors that I can always rely on. Furthermore, RESP equipped me with a lot of tools, ranging from how to approach professors to different study techniques, in order to make the most of my time at Rice.
Any advice for other students?
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, challenge yourself, or take risks.