Ria Bawiskar

I am a sophomore here studying CS + Econ and minoring in Political Science. I think of myself as a very goal-oriented, and peer-driven person, meaning I work best in a group of similarly motivated people, whether it be academically, career-wise, or athletics. Some of the most interesting experiences I've had a part in here at U of I include working for the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies to maintain and update their website, giving the Land Acknowledgement at the LAS Alumni Awards, and hosting EWB's first annual 5k with over 100 attendees! Some of the RSOs I'm involved in on campus are Engineers without Borders, as their Outreach Chair, the Flippin' Illini gymnastics club, which I'm excited for a second year of, LAS Leaders in which I proudly try to represent the college of LAS at events, and Illini Watchers, a fun movie club! Some of my hobbies include reading and baking.