Talk to me about: HART, HPE, LRME, RFE
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Biochemistry/Cell Biology, Religion
Residential College: Will Rice College
Hi everyone! My name is Catherine Zhou, and I’m a sophomore at Will Rice studying Computer Science with a minor in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and Religion. My journey with the CCL began when I joined an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) during my freshman year focused on health and homelessness, which opened my eyes to the power of community-driven solutions and how I could apply technical skills to address social issues. Since then, the CCL has been instrumental in nurturing my interest in volunteering and helping me bridge my academic pursuits with community engagement. I was awarded a Goliard Fellowship through the CCL to explore the intersection of religion and social issues in Thailand. Inspired by the challenges I witnessed there, particularly around sex trafficking, I'm now leading an ASB program addressing this complex issue in Houston. As an ambassador, I'm excited to help fellow students, especially those in STEM fields, explore the transformative experiences offered by the CCL.