Hello everyone! My name is Rinny, and I am a Classics major on the pre-med track from Rochester, Minnesota. I am also hoping to get a minor in theater (if time allows it!). Pre-med can be a very stressful and confusing track to complete, especially at a liberal arts college, so I am more than happy to talk about my pre-med trajectory while majoring in a subject that has no overlapping classes! Other than being an Admissions Ambassador, I am an active member of theater at the 5Cs, having some experience with theater at Pomona college, student-run groups at the 5Cs, senior theses, directing, and playwriting! I am also a board member for Spotlight Musical Theater, which is a student-run musical theater group at the 5Cs and the surrounding community. I am also a member of the 9th Street Hooligans acapella group and the 5CRPG club!
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