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Kazu Okamoto Program: Ph.D. in
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“I feel that attending UNH would be a good experience for somebody whether they’re Black, Japanese, Hispanic, or any other racial category. It would be good for them to break out of their circle and experience something different. It’s an education in itself. Diversity adds so much to the education. I meet different people all the time. A couple of years ago, I worked with someone of a racial background that I had never worked with before. He opened up my eyes to a completely different culture. I’ve learned a lot more in the last 5 years coming out of my little niche in Washington, than I did in any other time.” “I came out here for one sole reason, which was to work with Dr. Stacia Sower in the Biochemistry Department. She’s a brilliant advisor, and my labwork is going great. All of my friends here are really supportive. I’ve got cool friends, and it was easy for me to find them, because I climb, and there’s not many people who share that kind of activity, so we’re a tight-knit group that’s very supportive. My experience has been totally positive.” Kazu’s advice for potential applicants to graduate school at UNH is to “Do it. Just go for it, and be prepared. I like this place." |