Rayah Mansour

Biography:

Hi there! My name is Rayah Mansour and I am a 2020 Carleton grad! I was born in Montreal but moved to the lower Hudson Valley, New York where I grew up. I came to Carleton in 2015 to pursue a B.Sc. in Neuroscience and Mental Health with a minor in Psychology. The past 5 years presented many challenges; however, my strong ties to the Carleton community became my support system and enhanced my university experience in so many ways. I enjoyed volunteering for various clubs such as the Muslim Student Association, Alternative Spring Break program, and First-Year Connections at the Student Experience Office. Also, I gained research experience as an intern at the Nathan S. Klein Institute of Psychiatric Research in Orangeburg, New York. A few of our research projects consisted of inducing stress in maternal rats to analyze mother-infant interactions and analyzing the effects of antidepressants on motivation in a mouse model.

While I enjoyed my time in the lab and gained valuable experience, I decided to make a switch to public health. Starting this fall, I will pursue a Master of Public Health in Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion from New York Medical College. I would love to have a career where I could help address health issues and understand the health behaviors of specific communities to promote a healthier lifestyle.Bio

Advice for 4th Year Undergrads:

With that being said, I am open to various career options – and that is my advice for you, too! Stay positive and keep an open mind to new experiences, especially the ones you never thought would come your way. If you’d like to chat, please feel free to reach out to me 🙂 We can grab coffee… well, through zoom for the time being!