Ravin Davis ’21

Why UNE?

After graduating, I will be joining the UNE COM class of 2025. Not only has UNE prepared me for success in this chapter of my life with knowledge in the sciences, but equally so with my experiences in English and writing.

My professors in the School of Arts and Humanities have exceptionally instilled within me a sense of teamwork and collaboration that I wouldn't necessarily have been able to gain elsewhere. The practice they have provided me and the encouragement they have fostered in me to work alongside other writers and find strength in our shared language is something I will strive to mirror as a future physician.

Establishing meaningful, genuine connections with those around me through our means of communicating is what will certainly set me apart from my peers.

Boundary Crossing

As a Neuroscience major, I originally added a minor in writing because it seemed like a great way to immerse myself back into the art of language that I once enjoyed in high school. I quickly found that my experiences within the minor extended way beyond the classroom and refined my communication style in an exceptional way.

Although this area may seem to stray from my dream career in medicine, the skills I have gained through supplementing my education in this area are immeasurable. My practice working with both scientific literature and narrative forms of language, in particular, has made me adept at changing between them.

As a future physician, I believe my special combination of science and English will benefit my patients and colleagues as I am able to translate complex topics into familiar concepts.