CBC Hispanic Heritage Student Spotlight: Alanah Soto, Biochemistry
CBC continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage! Join us as we highlight members of our community while they share their stories!
"Hello everyone, my name is Alanah Soto. I’m a sophomore here at the University of Arizona, majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Leadership. I was born and raised in Tucson, just like my mom, while my dad is from Navojoa, Sonora in Mexico.
Although I’m not a first-generation college student, I am the first in my mom’s immediate family to attend college, which is something I take great pride in. My family has always been a major influence in my life and one of the biggest reasons I decided to pursue higher education. Being very family-oriented, I chose to stay close to my roots, and the University of Arizona felt like the perfect place to do that.
I grew up around this campus, developed a strong connection to it over the years, and I knew in my heart that I was born to be a Wildcat.
Apart from my studies, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band. This program has been a truly magical experience and one of the greatest highlights of my college career. I’m forever grateful to have been part of such an amazing group of people.
"Ya que estamos de paso, dejemos huellas bonitas." (Since we are just passing through, let's leave beautiful footprints.) Make sure to make a positive impact on the world!!"
