Arwen Oliva

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Graduation year: 2025

Hometown: El Paso, TX

Dorm: Pasquerilla West Hall

Email address: aoliva3@nd.edu

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Sciences Major/Accounting Minor

Research: Involved in Dr. Agrelius’s lab which focuses on observing the phenotypic and genotypic effects of altering various neurotransmitters in Daphnia pulex and Daphnia magna.

Post-graduation plans: Plan on attending medical school

Favorite Biology/ES course: Genetics lab with Professor Whaley

Extracurriculars: President of Global Medical Brigades, Student Union Board, Undergraduate Intro Bio TA, ND Pre-prof society, American Medical Women’s Association, American College of Cardiology research fellow, Climbing wall attendant for RecSports

Advice for First-Year Biology/ES majors: I think asking for advice from upperclassmen has been a HUGE help here at Notre Dame! Also don't be afraid to ask questions and take advantage of office hours. There is always room to be the best possible version of yourself.

Fun/interesting fact about yourself: I was stung by jellyfish 5 times while in Malta

Favorite part about Notre Dame: Football season and tailgates!