Nawal Philip Helo

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

It means I have broken barriers! I am the first woman in my middle eastern family to graduate from a university!

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

Getting provost honors consecutively even with two jobs, orgs, and volunteering

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

My Friend and Now-Fiance, Nancy Tomka and Nicholas Smith, I love you both and thank you for being my number 1 supporters! To my Parents, thank you for continuing to push me.

• Who are the staff, faculty or mentors who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

To all my S.H.A family, you all have been so amazing. Each and Every one of you are going to do such beautiful things in this world. I love you all and we will see each other soon.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

Become a Physician Assistant

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Lead Liaison of Student Health Advocates

• Member of PPASO

• Member of EIA

• Undergraduate Research Assistant