Knights Next Quest: Aashika Bhat

What schools did you apply to?

I applied to Pitt Honors, PSU Honors, University of Maryland, Temple, University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern University, and Upenn.

What school did you commit to and why?

I committed to Pitt at the Honors college because I love the urban campus and all of the opportunities they offer for my academic and extracurricular interests.

What are your academic/career aspirations?

I’m majoring in molecular biology on a pre-med track, hoping to become a dermatologist or a medical researcher in the future!

What are you most excited for next year?

I am most excited to join Pitt’s Indian classical dance team, Nrityamala, because I’ll be able to carry my passion for dance with me and it’s a great team that competes and performs in really cool places.

What is your favorite North Penn memory?

My favorite North Penn memory is junior prom!