Student Profiles

Scripps students are known for being bright and motivated scholars, collaborative learners, engaged community members, and supportive friends. Meet a few of them below, and be sure to get to know our Admission Ambassadors and Senior Interviewers as well.

 

Christina Noriega ’13

Hometown: Corona, CA
Major: Legal Studies and Philosophy

Having just returned from a semester abroad in Rome, Christina loves learning about anything and everything Italian. She is a Legal Studies and Philosophy major who hopes eventually to attend graduate school in Political Science.

Christina writes for the 5-C news magazine, The Claremont Independent. She is also a Writing Center tutor, a Challah for Hunger volunteer, and a member of the Tap Dance Club. Her favorite place at Scripps is the Margaret Fowler Garden in the springtime, and she often indulges in hazelnut steamers from the Motley Coffeehouse!
 

Meghan Gallagher ’15

Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Undecided

Meghan was born and raised in Seattle, where she was very involved in the arts community. Though currently undecided about her major, she has interests in both French and Art History.

A member of Bottom Line Theatre (student theatre company) and a Phonathon volunteer, Meghan also takes Zumba and Kickboxing classes at the Tiernan Field House and enjoys soaking up the sunshine while reading her Kindle by the pool.
 

Shane Zackery ’14

Hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: Media Studies, Art Conservation

As a complement to her majors in Media Studies and Art Conservation, Shane is heavily involved with photography and video production on campus. She is currently a multi-media intern in the Office of Communication and Marketing, and she contributes regularly to campus publications such as the Scripps Magazine.

Shane’s activities include Wanawake Weusi (student organization supporting women of African descent); Family (Scripps’ Queer-Straight Alliance); the 5-C Queer, Questioning, and Allied Mentor Program; and Scripps College Academy. Shane plans to study abroad in Florence, Italy next spring.
 

Vaishali Ravi ’15

Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Major: Undecided

Vaishali is currently undecided in her major, but her primary interests are in French and Economics. She is in love with the tight-knit and active Scripps community, the consortium, and Claremont. She enjoys studying in the Margaret Fowler Garden, swimming in the Tiernan Field House pool, and watching movies at the Motley Coffeehouse.

Vaishali is involved in Rotaract, serves as the Vice President of the Browning Residence Hall Council, and volunteers with the Admission Ambassador Team.
 

Kiley Lawrence ’14

Hometown: Mission Hills, KS
Major: Biophysics; Minor: Secular Studies

From a suburb of Kansas City, Kiley is on the verge of declaring her Biophysics major and Secular Studies minor (offered through Pitzer College). She believes that “the amount of academic diversity [at Scripps] is pretty staggering sometimes. But, above all, I think we as students share enthusiasm and self-motivation. What really sets us apart is our passion for education and willingness to meet the high expectations that our professors have for us. This creates a palpable excitement in our classrooms.”

A peer mentor, Kiley works in the math department at Claremont McKenna College and enjoys hiking locally. In the future, she plans to attend medical school.
 

Michelle No ’12

Hometown: Valencia, CA
Major: European Studies, Italian

Born in Rome, Michelle is a European Studies and Italian dual major, with a concentration in modern visual culture. She is part of the founding group of [in]visible Magazine, and has worked as its design director. Michelle has held internships with GOOD Magazine, LA Weekly, the Scripps Office of Public Relations, MACRO (Rome’s museum of contemporary art), and Fondazione Volume!, a contemporary art space in Rome.

Michelle’s activities include [in]Visible magazine, The Student Life (5-C newspaper), Motley Coffeehouse, Peace & Justice club, and Career Planning & Resources blog.
 

Jasmine Johnson ’13

Hometown: Hawthorne, CA
Major: Public Policy Analysis

Jasmine is a junior majoring in Public Policy Analysis with a concentration in politics. As a student leader, she has held a number of positions, including Co-President of Wanawake Weusi (student organization supporting women of African descent), Faculty-Staff Relations chair for Scripps Associated Students, and student representative on several committees including Scripps College Board of Trustees and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Jasmine also works with Scripps College Academy, and she has served as Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Admission and worked at the Scripps Store. During Spring 2012, Jasmine will study abroad in Durban, South Africa.
 

Meg Roy ’14

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Major: Creative Writing; Minor: Media Studies

Meg is a New Orleans girl, through and through. She designed her own major in Creative Writing, with a focus in media and performance, which will probably be accompanied by a minor in Media Studies. She plans to study both Creative Writing and Media Studies abroad next spring at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.

Meg’s activities include Vice President of the “Get Your Nerd On” club, [in]Visible magazine, The Student Life (5-C newspaper), and Career Planning & Resources blog.
 

Elsa Swanson ’13

Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Major: 3-2 Engineering

Originally from Albuquerque, Elsa is participating in the 3-2 engineering program, with hopes to finish her engineering undergraduate work at Columbia University in New York. Besides her passion for science, she also enjoys art and has taken several painting classes at Scripps.

During her time at Scripps, Elsa has held two work/study jobs as a financial aid clerk and a math tutor. She also participates in the Dean of Students Tutoring Program and enjoys her time as a New Student Program Team Leader.
 

Marie Angeles ’14

Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: English, Philosophy

Marie is currently an intern for the Ruth Chandler Williamson Art Gallery and Junior Fellow with the Scripps College Humanities Institute. She is also a research assistant in the Anthropology department and hopes to study abroad next year in London, England.

Marie’s many activities include Peer Advocacy Program, New Student Programs Peer Mentor, Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company, UJIMA mentor for the 5-C Office of Black Student Affairs, and Wanawake Weusi member (student organization supporting women of African descent).
 

Sarah Chung ’15

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Music, Legal Studies; Minor: Biology

Sarah was born in South Korea but grew up in California. She attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, CA before moving to San Diego. She is currently the concertmaster of the Claremont Concert Orchestra and a member of a chamber ensemble. She is also an intern at the Off-Campus Study office and a technical assistant with the Audio Visual office.

Sarah is a member of the 5-C Cheerleading Squad, 3-C Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, KASA dance crew, Claremont Concert Orchestra, Admission Ambassador Team, Korean Food Club, and Chamber ensemble.
 

Lili Salzberg ’12

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Major: Studio Art; Minor: American Studies

Lili entered Scripps as a Studia Art major and decided on a minor in American Studies her sophomore year. Her most significant academic experience at Scripps occurred on her first day in her first class, Race in U.S. Urban and Suburban Communities. “At the time I had no idea that I was passionate about American Studies and, specifically, race in the United States. Since then I have taken a wide range of classes on the topic and have loved every minute.” Lili believes that students who have a passion and are not afraid to question those they are learning from will benefit from a Scripps education.

Lili is a member of the Activities Team and the Student Activities Chair for SAS. She is currently applying for jobs in event planning.
 

Roshni Kakaiya ’13

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Gender and Women’s Studies; Minor: Hispanic Studies

Roshni is interested in women’s issues, committed to giving back to the community, and plans to become a reproductive endocrinologist. With MEDlife, she has traveled to Peru and Ecuador providing free medical services to over 3,000 patients in rural communities. She hopes to study abroad in Buenos Aires next semester to improve her tango!

Roshni’s activities include Feminist Remix, MEDlife, Hindu Society, Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company, and Claremont Bollywood Dance Team.