Hola (Hello)! My name is Rayan, and I am a student at Northwestern University studying Neuroscience on the pre-medical track. I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I am learning Arabic and researching health equity. I was born in the United States and grew up in Morocco for four years, where I experienced Moroccan culture and learned the language. Growing up between Morocco and the United States has given me a perspective on different communities and made me interested in learning about people and their experiences. I am really excited to learn more about European culture and minority communities in Europe, a continent I’ve never visited before.
My career goal is to help improve health equity and conduct research on communities and their needs. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing soccer, running, spending time with my family and friends, traveling and meeting new people.
I hope to introduce you to different aspects of my life and experiences while also learning about your lives and communities. I can’t wait to begin this journey with you all!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by visiting www.gilmanscholarship.org.
