2015 UC Merced School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Brochure

STUDENT PROFILE

JESSICA RIVAS HOMETOWN: North Hollywood, Calif. YEAR: Senior MAJOR: Cognitive Science

ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS: Yosemite Leadership Program, ranger for Yosemite National Park, student ranger at UC Merced

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES: Dean’s List 2012

SERVICE PROJECTS: Capstone project through the Yosemite Leadership Program, Bagby area cleanup, back country restoration PLANS FOR AFTER GRADUATION: Study abroad, work, then eventually attend grad school

“ I LOVE UC MERCED because of the ample opportunities the university provides for its students. The proximity to Yosemite provides several unique programs that change people’s lives. The staff and administrators are able to connect with students on a personal level and really make Merced feel like home. ”

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